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Newcastle and England striker Callum Wilson fined for speeding

Newcastle United and England striker Callum Wilson has been fined after he was caught speeding in North Tyneside.

The 30-year-old striker admitted driving his Lamborghini Urus at 58mph in a 30mph zone.

The court heard he was caught by a speed camera on the A191 Whitley Road in Benton at 11:48 GMT on 5 March.

He was fined £1,000 and banned from driving for 28 days at Gateshead Magistrates' Court.

Wilson was also ordered to pay a £100 victim surcharge and £110 costs.

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Image caption, A speed camera on Whitley Road in Benton recorded the footballer breaking the limit
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