Who would’ve thought that the guy that played for the non-league Tamworth six years ago would make his England debut anytime soon? Callum Wilson’s first cap didn’t come the easy way as the Englishman had quite some time to build on his self-confidence and work hard so he can find a place into The Three Lions’ squad.
Surprisingly or not, the striker felt absolutely comfortable in his new role and took advantage of his opportunities.
This call-up is a result of his solid performance on a club level as his team Bournemouth is in a battle for the sixth place with Manchester United.
The 26-year-old has six goals and four assists in 12 games so far off the season, adding one goal in his debut for England against the USA.
He managed to score eight goals in twice as many games last season which is also a proof of his improvement.
But let’s see what made Gareth Southgate call him up and did he meet the expectations?
Callum Wilson Style of play
Obviously, Wilson’s striking force is the one that caught everybody’s eye.
His positioning and intelligence in front of the goal make him a key part of Bournemouth’s successful season, but also his impact to the team’s performance with through passes in crucial moments make him be a preferred option for England’s forward line too.
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