Callum Wilson feels that Newcastle United are now in a place to compete in the Premier League - thanks to a summer of hard work and a pre-season to be proud of.
The Magpies started last season with a 4-2 home defeat against West Ham after a second half collapse with fitness levels brought into question. One year on, and after one of the most intense summers at United in years, Newcastle dominated from start to finish against Nottingham Forest in a game Wilson feels they could easily have won 5-0.
When asked about the comparison between fitness in 2021 and 2022, Wilson told Chronicle Live: "I can't disagree. The opening day last year and the opening day this year.