Gary Neville has claimed there is “pressure” on Gareth Southgate’s decision to pick Callum Wilson over Ivan Toney. Less than 48 hours after being snubbed for the World Cup, the Brentford striker bagged a brace to shock Manchester City on home soil.
A 98th-minute winner stunned the champions and provoked debate on social media about Southgate’s 26-man squad. Toney celebrated both goals by putting his fingers in his ears - a thinly-veiled swipe to his international snub.
Wilson failed to retaliate hours later as he was restricted to a substitute appearance in the 1-0 win against Chelsea. Illness forced the Magpies’ number nine out of the side but he should be ok in time for the World Cup.
