Callum Wilson drops selection hint ahead of West Ham vs Newcastle

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Podcast friends Callum Wilson and Michail Antonio face off tonight when Newcastle United travel to West Ham.

Newcastle will arrive at the London Stadium in search of four consecutive wins, and Wilson will be feeling confident after his goal against Manchester United.

The 31-year-old scored for the eighth time this season, and it was his first goal since a 1-1 draw with West Ham back in February.

Wilson actually has a brilliant record against the Hammers, and will hope to add to it tonight. He has played against them 12 times in his career, scoring 10 goals.

However, the striker might have to do it off the bench if he is to add to his tally tonight.

Callum Wilson and Michail Antonio go back and forth ahead of tonight’s game

Wilson and Antonio have spoke on the Footballer’s Football Podcast ahead of West Ham vs Newcastle. The Hammers forward admitted that he has not been looking at the Premier League table, and Wilson was quick to remind him that they have been in the bottom three until their win over Southampton on Sunday.

Wilson: “When we beat you on Wednesday, you’re going to be back in the bottom three. So after the game I’ll let you know your league position.”

Antonio: “No problem mate because I’m ready for you. You’ve won a game, we’ve won a game. This game, I’m not letting you score. You’re not going to score. I’m going to kick you.”

Wilson: “I’ve got to get on the pitch first. You’ll kick me when I’m warming up? We’ll be warming up together! Discuss the pod on the sidelines. How the mighty have fallen.”

Alexander Isak to start again for Newcastle

Wilson was quick to state that he will be on the bench at the London Stadium, which suggests that he expects to be named as a substitute once again while Alexander Isak leads the line.

The Swede is the main man right now, and a start against West Ham will make it four in a row. He is playing brilliantly at the moment, and continued to impress against Manchester United despite not scoring.

With Newcastle playing so often right now, there could be a temptation for Eddie Howe to rotate his side. And that could open the door for Wilson, given Isak’s recent injury woes.

However, Wilson’s comments suggest that Howe has no plans to rest the 23-year-old, meaning the number nine will once again have to settle for making an impact off the bench.