Callum Wilson wants to cash in on Gareth Southgate's striker disciplinary problems and use his Newcastle switch to revive his England career.
The £20m signing has targeted a place in the Euro squad – and vowed to chase a 20 goal season at St James' Park to earn an international recall.
Wilson last played for Southgate 11months ago against Bulgaria. He scored on his debut against the USA in November 2018 and earned four caps on the back of a 16 goal haul for Bournemouth.
Wilson wants to contend for a finishing role at the Euros. And with front men Mason Greenwood and Phil Foden axed this week for breaching COVID-19 regulations by hosting girls in the team hotel, and facing an exile, a quick start in the Toon will help his ambitions.
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