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Callum Wilson jokes Jack Grealish 'owes him' as Newcastle star explains 'rare' England assist

Callum Wilson has joked Jack Grealish now 'owes him' after talking through his assist on his World Cup debut. Newcastle United's number nine teed-up the Manchester City star for the final goal in England's rout of Iran on Monday.

Gareth Southgate's made a near-perfect start to their campaign as they romped to a 6-2 victory in their opening Group B fixture. Wilson was introduced as a late substitute, and was released behind the Iran defence by Jude Bellingham in the 90th minute.

The in-form Magpies striker looked to be shaping to shoot despite a narrow angle, but instead cut the ball back for Grealish to apply the finish. Wilson believes he had 'every right' to go for goal himself, but feels he made the 'right decision' despite the Three Lion's four-goal lead at the time.

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