Callum Wilson could be forced to WITHDRAW from the England squad due to a hamstring problem – with the Newcastle star to undergo tests ahead of their game with Bournemouth
- Newcastle are suffering from an injury crisis with many players currently absent
- Wilson went off at half-time against Borussia Dortmund with a tight hamstring
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Callum Wilson is a doubt for Newcastle’s trip to Bournemouth and England’s forthcoming fixtures, putting Arsenal’s Eddie Nketiah on standby for a recall.
The striker will undergo tests on a tight hamstring on Friday and there is a feeling Newcastle would prefer their player to rest during the international break, especially given their current injury troubles. Fellow frontman Alexander Isak is still absent with a groin problem.
Should Wilson miss Saturday’s game at Bournemouth – or be fit enough only for the bench – then Anthony Gordon would likely deputise at centre-forward, and he is also a player on Gareth Southgate’s radar.
‘Callum had a tight hamstring,’ said Howe, explaining why he was withdrawn at half-time during Tuesday’s 2-0 defeat at Borussia Dortmund.
‘We’re doing various tests. He was called up by England, so we’re waiting to see if he’ll be fit for this game and then make a decision (on international duty) later.’
Callum Wilson is a doubt for Newcastle’s trip to Bournemouth and England’s upcoming fixtures
Eddie Howe is faced with an injury crisis and said Wilson would undergo more tests on Friday
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Howe added: ‘We’re going to see how he is this morning (Friday). Gareth, England and ourselves will be in constant communication anyway, as we are with all our international players, to make sure their welfare is thought about at all times.’
Dominic Calvert-Lewin would be another option for Southgate, whose side face Malta at Wembley next Friday before a trip to North Macedonia on Monday.
They need one win to guarantee finishing top of their group and securing top seed for Euro 2024.
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