Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has hailed Callum Wilson for a 'superb' display in the Magpies rout of Aston Villa. The current number nine netted twice and registered an assist in the four-goal thrashing at St James' Park on Saturday.
England boss Gareth Southgate was in the stands, with Nick Pope, Kieran Trippier and Wilson all likely to be under consideration for next month's World Cup. However, the former Bournemouth star has not featured for his country since 2019 and was not included in the latest squad for the Nations League.
Wilson has outlined his ambition to earn a Three Lions call-up for Qatar, but has stressed he needs to perform on the pitch to force his way into Southgate's plans. The latest brace took his tally to six for the season so far, and it was a display which impressed all-time record goalscorer Shearer.