Eddie Howe has predicted that Alexander Isak's performance against Nottingham Forest will only make Callum Wilson more determined to 'fight' for his place at Newcastle United.
Isak scored both goals in Newcastle's 2-1 win at the City Ground as the club's record signing was named man of the match for the second successive game. It was Isak who popped up with a superb improvised volley before the break, to cancel out Emmanuel Dennis' opener, and the striker followed up that equaliser with a flawless penalty at the death to send his side home with all three points.
Among those who were on their feet celebrating that winner was unused substitute Wilson, who said earlier this week that 'success for the club brings success for every individual within the team'. Rather than sulking about losing his place, at a time when he has been unable to train regularly due to illness and muscle tightness, Wilson has always been one of the first to congratulate Isak after scoring.
