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Jordan Pickford backs Callum Wilson to shine amid Harry Kane's World Cup uncertainty

England goalkeeper believes Callum Wilson is more than capable of stepping up to fill the void of Harry Kane if the Three Lions skipper misses out through injury. The Spurs striker is set for a scan on an ankle injury picked up in the 6-2 win over Iran.

It means Newcastle United striker, Wilson, could be in line to start against the US in the second game of Group B. The Magpies striker enjoyed a 15 minute cameo in the first game of the group, setting up Jack Grealish for England's sixth.

Former Sunderland goalkeeper Pickford believes Wilson played well in that substitute appearance and although Kane was back on the training pitch today, says England have enough quality to replace him if it were needed.

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