Eddie Howe hails Callum Wilson’s ‘brilliant mentality’ in bid for England call

HOPEFULS: Callum Wilson (left) and Kieran Trippier (second right) hope to make it into the England squad for the World Cup finals. Pic: Martin Rickett/PA

Eddie Howe has saluted Callum Wilson’s “brilliant mentality” as he waits to see whether his latest battle to return from adversity will be rewarded with a World Cup call-up.

The 30-year-old striker is back in the Newcastle team and among the goals after a six-week lay-off with a hamstring injury, which came at the worst possible time as England boss Gareth Southgate assessed his options.