"You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard you hit - it’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. If you know what you’re worth - then go out and get what you’re worth."
That may be an extract from a Rocky movie, but those words encapsulate the rags-to-riches rise of Callum Wilson. Just over one week ago, the Newcastle United No 9 realised a career-long dream by earning a place in England’s World Cup squad.
Earlier this year, his prospects seemed a million miles away. Sidelined with a torn calf, Wilson watched from afar as the Magpies surged up the Premier League table towards survival.
