‘Selfless’ Callum Wilson praised by supporters for Jack Grealish assist as England thrash Iran in World Cup

England and Newcastle United supporters have come together in unison with praise for Callum Wilson after his part in the Three Lions’ sixth goal. The Magpies striker was played through on goal, one on one with Hossein Hosseini, but opted to roll the ball across to Jack Grealish who fired the ball into the back of the net.

Gareth Southgate’s side ran riot against the side ranked 20th in world football. It’s only the second time in World Cup history that England has scored more than five goals. Wilson came on as a second-half substitute to replace Harry Kane, but at one point it looked as though his opportunity had gone begging.

The Newcastle number nine was kitted and ready to come on, but Harry Maguire took a knock to the head. The Manchester United defender was replaced by Eric Dier as a precaution, with Southgate sending Wilson back to the bench.

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Here’s what Newcastle United supporters had to say on Wilson not coming on after Maguire’s concussion substitute:

@bestbrunoinprem said: “Wouldn’t mind Callum Wilson making an appearance.”

@ZoeT3 said: “I have always backed Southgate’s decisions but teasing me with a Callum Wilson appearance is unacceptable.”

@Jboy2442 tweeted: “If I’m Callum Wilson, I’m not speaking to Maguire for the rest of camp.”

@21Callum_ said: “Gotta feel for Callum Wilson there.”

Wilson had just five minutes to wait until he got a taste of the action, wasting no time to make his mark.

Here’s what supporters had to say after Wilson’s assist:

@ShellBennett said: “That’s got to be the most unselfish thing I’ve ever seen on a football pitch. Callum Wilson, what a guy.”

@Ollxeee_ tweeted: “Man I love Callum Wilson, such a selfless player.”

@Fordor_ said: “That’s class from Callum Wilson. Could easily have scored himself but he passes for a guaranteed goal.”

@ChrisDown15 said: “Callum Wilson teaching Jack Grealish how to play like Almiron.”

@ChiyanaTito said: “Callum Wilson has a heart of Gold because I can tell you right now I am lacing that.”

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