Callum Wilson, a World Cup hopeful, says he is still focused on giving his best for Newcastle after scoring twice to help his team thrash Aston Villa in front of England manager Gareth Southgate.
Emiliano Martinez was taken off the field after receiving a blow to the head from teammate Tyrone Mings, and Wilson came on to replace him. Wilson then beat Villa’s replacement goalkeeper Robin Olsen from the penalty spot.
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Joelinton and the productive Miguel Almiron secured Newcastle’s fifth victory in six games after the striker doubled their team’s advantage with a close-range header. Eddie Howe’s team.
Callum Wilson scored twice double givimg him six Premier League goals this season, with only Tottenham’s Harry Kane and Brentford’s Ivan Toney scoring more.
Wilson, 30, was left frustrated, however, because he passed up opportunities to take the match ball home.
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“I was disappointed not to get a hat-trick, it just wasn’t happening then 10 minutes to go I get dragged off,” he added.
“But two goals and an assist, I’ll take that as I helped the team get three points today.”
