Darren Bent insists that Callum Wilson is '80%' on the plane to the World Cup in Qatar, after scoring a brace in Newcastle United's 4-0 victory over Aston Villa on Saturday.
Gareth Southgate was in attendance at St James' Park on the weekend as the Magpies registered a fifth victory in six games (D1) to retain their place in the Premier League top four. Wilson broke the deadlock from the spot on the cusp of half-time, before bagging his brace 11 minutes after the break with a cushioned header from a cleverly worked corner routine.
The 30-year-old extended his tally to six league goals in nine games, and Bent believes Wilson has boosted his chances of being named in Southgate's squad with his performance against the Villains.
