Callum Wilson admits his goal battle with Alexander Isak has been a “kick up the backside” and “elevated” Newcastle United.
The England striker has signalled he will reject any transfer offers in the summer to fulfil his Champions League “dream” on Tyneside.
Wilson is no longer a guaranteed starter under Eddie Howe after the £60m arrival of Sweden star Isak - and the two are duelling it out in a spectacular end of season goals glut.
