Callum Wilson admits it was 'bittersweet' to provide the assist for Alexander Isak's winning goal at Brentford as the Newcastle United striker revealed his response to being benched after netting twice. The Magpies' number nine scored two goals in the thumping 5-1 midweek win at West Ham, only to be named as a substitute three days' later for the clash with the Bees.
Eddie Howe's side made a poor start to the contest at the Brentford Community Stadium and trailed at the break to an Ivan Toney penalty. Wilson alongside January signing Anthony Gordon were brought on for the second half, and the former made a decisive impact as he teed-up strike partner Isak to complete the comeback 2-1 win.
The England international initially struggled for form following the World Cup, and lost his starting spot in recent weeks to the club-record signing. The pair linked up well once again, but Wilson admits his latest display was driven by a determination to prove Howe wrong.
