Callum Wilson knows injury decimated his World Cup hopes, but four goals in six games - including two in front of a grinning Gareth Southgate - has Newcastle fans (and his own kids) serenading the No 9… it's no wonder he has Qatar on his mind

Timing is everything with a mid-season World Cup. OK then, Callum Wilson, you have 30 seconds to tell us why you should be going to Qatar.

'That's a good one…' begins the Newcastle striker, drawing breath. 'We have unbelievable talent in the forward positions. All you can do is put your name forward with performances like Saturday (two goals against Aston Villa in front of Gareth Southgate).

'It helps when the manager comes to watch you in person. It's not just the goals you see in the headlines - it's the assists, hold-up play, movement.