Callum Wilson has praised John McGinn for 'brilliant banter' after the Aston Villa star's cheeky 'fire brigade' jibe at the Newcastle United striker's expense. The Scotland international was asked about the Magpies' number nine's comments in the wake of the emphatic 3-0 victory for the hosts at Villa Park on Saturday.
Both sides went into the contest in great form, with Eddie Howe's side hoping to record a sixth straight Premier League victory. Speaking ahead of the trip to the Midlands, Wilson acknowledged it would be a 'difficult match' but joked Newcastle would 'put the fire out' of the Unai Emery-led revival.
But in the end, it turned out to be an emphatic victory for the hosts courtesy of Jacob Ramsey's opener and a second-half brace from in-form Ollie Watkins. Wilson's comments were put to McGinn following the full-time whistle, and the midfielder suggested the 'fire brigade' must be on strike.
