DOG ON THE TYNE

Street striker Callum bought a ’Banksy’ to remind him of his urban roots and Newcastle boss Eddie admits he’s had a tough journey from the lower leagues but will prove his pedigree at the World Cup

have picked him. He can deliver. He has got everything and is at the peak of his powers.”

Howe knew he had a special player on his hands the moment Wilson arrived in Bournemouth.

He explained: “When I watched him play before he signed for us I saw a player with huge potential physically, one of the best players I had seen at that time.

“Explosively quick, unique running style, scored some really, really good goals.

“When we signed him you get that instant feeling that this guy is special, he has the character and confidence to be a centre-forward for a big club.

“He has just gone on and on, scoring goals and doing really well.”

The toughest moments were the injuries, but then the character shone through that Newcastle, and now England, will have in their camp.

“Every player has a setback or a disappointment – Callum’s have been his injuries,” said Howe.

“Every time he has suffered one there was no sign of him looking depressed or a negative emotion, it was just, ‘I will deal with this and come back better and score even more goals’. That is his personality and his outlook on life.

“I’ve seen the disappointing moments he’s had,

“I’ve seen him score hat-tricks in the Premier League and shared those moments with him.

“I also know how desperate he was to go to the World Cup, so it was nice to share that moment with him.”

Newcastle also have Kieran Trippier and Nick Pope in Southgate’s squad – the first time since 1998 they have had three players with England, and another indicator the club is again becoming a powerhouse. “It is great for us and we are proud of our international players,” said Howe.

“We want to be a place where players excel and thrive.”

Toon’s Miguel Almiron (right) is one of those thriving after collecting the Premier League player of the month award for October.