Eddie Howe is confident Callum Wilson still has what it takes to play for England as he attempts to battle his way out of a personal goal drought.The 31-year-old striker made two appearances as a substitute for his country at the World Cup finals after recovering from a hamstring injury in the nick of time to make Gareth Southgate’s squad.He joined up with his international team-mates having scored six goals in 11 Premier League appearances but has managed just one in 12 in all competitions since his return from Qatar and passed up a glorious opportunity to end his famine in last Saturday’s 2-0 defeat at Manchester City.Asked if the former Bournemouth frontman still saw himself as an England player, club boss Howe said: “It’s difficult for me to comment for him, but I see him as an international player and I want that for him.“I’ve never really had long conversations with players about international dreams, my focus is Newcastle United. Boxing
Eddie Howe is confident Callum Wilson still has what it takes to play for England as he attempts to battle his way out of a personal goal drought.The 31-year-old striker made two appearances as a substitute for his country at the World Cup finals after recovering from a hamstring injury in the nick of time to make Gareth Southgate’s squad.He joined up with his international team-mates having scored six goals in 11 Premier League appearances but has managed just one in 12 in all competitions since his return from Qatar and passed up a glorious opportunity to end his famine in last Saturday’s 2-0 defeat at Manchester City.Asked if the former Bournemouth frontman still saw himself as an England player, club boss Howe said: “It’s difficult for me to comment for him, but I see him as an international player and I want that for him.“I’ve never really had long conversations with players about international dreams, my focus is Newcastle United. Register