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Jermain Defoe backs 'underrated' Newcastle forward Callum Wilson to star for England at World Cup

Ex-Sunderland forward Jermain Defoe believes his former teammate and Newcastle United forward Callum Wilson should be included in England's squad for the World Cup in Qatar.

Wilson has scored four goals in eight league games this term - averaging a goal every 162 minutes for the Magpies. Although form has rarely eluded Wilson at St James' Park, his fitness has definitely plagued him.

Defoe, who was teammates with Wilson at AFC Bournemouth under Eddie Howe, witnessed how Wilson recovered from a cruciate ligament rupture at Dean Court. He has described Wilson as 'underrated' and believes he should be in Gareth Southgate's plans as long as he is fit.

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