Callum Wilson’s double ends dire Newcastle run with victory at Everton

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A display and a result to build on for Newcastle, a perfectly-timed release for Steve Bruce. The criticism has been building and showing on the Newcastle manager but a complete away performance, capped by two goals from the outstanding Callum Wilson, brought a richly deserved win over Everton at Goodison Park.

© Photograph: Paul Ellis/Pool/PA Callum Wilson celebrates scoring his first goal past despairing Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.

Wilson scored the 50th and 51st goals of his Premier League career to give the visitors their first victory in any competition since 12 December and put Carlo Ancelotti’s hopes of a top four challenge into stark perspective.

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Everton were toothless and lethargic, Wilson incisive and relentless, and the well-drilled, well-organised, committed visitors prospered throughout.

Newcastle’s positivity ensured the game belied all pre-match expectations.

The spectre of a relegation fight and another managerial change had increased at St James’ Park after 11 matches without a win in all competitions while, for Everton, this was an invitation to improve their Champions League prospects. It did not play out that way for either side.

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