Newcastle United fans have expressed their pride at the fact three Magpies players have been named in the England squad for the upcoming World Cup. Kieran Trippier, Nick Pope and Callum Wilson have all this afternoon received the call-up, with the latter set to represent the Three Lions at a major international tournament for the first time.
Trippier has been a staple of Gareth Southgate's squad in the last few years, while Pope was among England's goalkeeping options at the World Cup in 2018. Wilson, though, has been capped just four times at international level and has endured a nervy few days with Ivan Toney and Tammy Abraham also vying for that second striker role behind Harry Kane.
The 30-year-old is the man who has been given the nod though after his excellent start to the season that has seen him score six goals in 10 Premier League matches. Here is what Newcastle supporters have been saying after the announcement.
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@Dalten_G: "Incredibly happy for all three, going to be so weird having to root against them when they play the US. Big time mixed feelings, not looking forward to the match."
@Rickle_Pick86: "1998 since the last time we've had three Toon players in an England WC squad. We've come a long way since then, good times and bad. Congratulations to the three lads. Go smash it."
@danielwooood: "Three Newcastle players in the England squad, what a time to be alive."
@timclear77: "Great to see Southgate has gone with form rather than favourites. Congratulations lads."
@KayeRob80605339: "Ah that's the best news! Not gonna lie, my eyes are leaking!"
@JonSadler8: "Absolutely brilliant news. It's been a good while since we had three in the squad."
@PonsAeliusKid: "Well done, great to see three Toon players selected."
@LaneHusband1: "Congratulations, lads!! Fully deserved. Go and smash it."
@iam_willyoung: "Congratulations to the three included, should have been four Dan Burn 100% should have been in too."
@El_Tibur0n: "Well done lads, all three fully deserved."
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