When Callum Wilson drives home after scoring for Newcastle his kids sing him a terrace chant that’s been revived at St James’ Park
“Oh, Callum Wilson, ooh, ahh, I wanna know, can you score a goal…” The answer has been yes. Six goals in nine starts. “Plus two assists” he quickly adds. It was a favourite when Alan Shearer was banging in 206 goals for Newcastle, and 30 for England.
Now he wants to emulate the former No9 on the pitch, helping the Three Lions at the World Cup and keeping Newcastle among the elite. Wilson has sent a message to Gareth Southgate with his goals this season, and has also made a fitness declaration to soothe any worries about his injury record.
