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Callum Wilson's recent injury may have been blessing in disguise for Newcastle United

Callum Wilson returned to action with a bang on Saturday afternoon, finding the net early on in Newcastle United's 4-1 victory against Fulham. Injuries continue to plague his career on Tyneside but you just cannot stop the man from scoring when he is fit.

Newcastle have desperately missed his presence in front of goal in what has been a frustrating few weeks for Eddie Howe and his side. Another hamstring injury forced him to spend a period on the sidelines in August and September but the Toon boss will be now hoping his main man can stay fit heading deeper into the campaign.

On a positive note for Newcastle, the recent spell on the treatment table means Wilson is now unlikely to make his way into Gareth Southgate's England side for the World Cup in November. The Three Lions boss isn't one to make rash selection decisions at the best of times, never mind make wildcard selections just before big tournaments.

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