Newcastle United romped to a 4-0 win against Aston Villa to keep pace with the Champions League chasers.
Eddie Howe has transformed the fortunes of United in the last 12 months and has urged his side to continue to dream in the Premier League.
Howe was even allowed the luxury of starting with Allan Saint-Maximin on the bench against Villa.
The opening goal arrived when Almiron won a spot-kick and Wilson duly converted. That left watching Gareth Southgate smiling after the stoppage time strike at the Leazes End.
Wilson scored again after the break with a header before Joelinton got in the act and Almiron put the lid on it with a scorcher.
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Nick Pope 8
A couple of key claims when Villa looked dangerous on the counter. But picked up another clean sheet.
Kieran Trippier 8
Dominated play down the right and weighed in with an assist.
Fabian Schar 8
A sparkling display at the back. Picked out passes and controlled the defensive zone with ease.
Sven Botman 8
Another steady defensive display with some stylish passing on show.
Dan Burn 8
Crucial tackle mid-way through the first half to deny Buendia. Another excellent game.
Bruno Guimaraes 8
Going through his array of passing. Another sparkling display. 72 passes in all.
Joe Willock 8
Had a big hand in couple of goals, helping win the penalty and caused confusion with pass for the third. A good shift with plenty of defensive contributions too.
Sean Longstaff 8
Put in a real shift. A couple of crunch tackles in the soggy midfield battle unfolding. Battled hard.
Joelinton 9
A powerful display in the middle with a goal thrown in. Sadly yellow card means he misses the next game.
Miguel Almiron 9
One good chance missed when sent clear but earned the penalty to put Newcastle ahead. Stepped things up after the break with a wonder goal.
Callum Wilson 10
Surely he impressed Southgate with two goals, an assist and hit the woodwork. He should be on the plane for Qatar after this.
Subs
Matt Targett 6 (for Botman 70)
Jacob Murphy 6 (for Willock 70)
Unlucky to hit the post.
Jamaal Lascelles (for Schar 82)
Jonjo Shelvey (for Bruno 83)
Allan Saint-Maximin (for Almiron 85)
Chris Wood (for Wilson 85)
*Subs must play 15 minutes to earn mark.
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