 The heat of Qatar and the expectations of a nation will hang heavy on some, but Howe said: 'I would back Callum in any situation. If he entered the pitch he would be able to score the goals England need. Tha){kind=link}
Newcastle striker Callum Wilson has been called into the England squad for the Qatar World Cup and Eddie Howe has given a detailed insight into his long journey to the top
It’s been a long journey from hoodie-wearing kid on the streets of Coventry to World Cup-bound England striker.
But Callum Wilson is ready to make an impact in Qatar should anything happen to talisman Harry Kane. From non-league loan spells including Kettering to five years building his potential at Coventry, there have been highs and lows.
There was a £3million transfer to link up with Eddie Howe at Bournemouth eight years ago, which included a first promotion to the Premier League in a 20-goal season. But amid the 61 strikes in 171 games on the south coast, there were not one but two cruciate knee ligament injuries in 18 months.
There was a goal for England on his debut in 2018 against United States, one of four caps, and lately he’s been carrying the burden of Newcastle ‘s No.9 shirt, brilliantly grabbing six goals in 10 games this season.