'Shocking call, six right-backs' - Newcastle United fans analyse England squad announcement

Newcastle United fans have been quick to react following the announcement of Gareth Southgate’s England squad this afternoon.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Callum Wilson of Newcastle United celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Burnley at St. James Park on October 03, 2020 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Callum Wilson of Newcastle United celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Burnley at St. James Park on October 03, 2020 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Callum Wilson of Newcastle United celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Burnley at St. James Park on October 03, 2020 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

Magpies ace Callum Wilson – who has found the net on six occasions in the Premier League so far this term – wasn’t selected and won’t add to his four Three Lions caps this time around.

Harry Kane, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Raheem Sterling were all given the nod as expected, with Tammy Abraham and Jack Grealish also making it in.

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Here, we take a look at how passionate Newcastle United fans reacted to the news – simply scroll down to take a look:

@ztweddell5: “Good balance in that squad, Gareth. Callum Wilson missing out to allow for six right-backs #England.”

@shawwal_96: "Callum Wilson and Patrick Bamford between them have scored 12 goals in 14 PL games have not been selected for @England but Abraham who has scored 1 PL goal in 6 games has been selected. Southgate said "I will pick players on form not reputation.’ #Leeds #NUFC.”

@NUFC360: “Callum Wilson omitted from the England squad. That is, for various reasons but mainly due to his six goals in seven games, a really shocking call by Gareth Southgate. #nufc”

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@TheMaximinEra: “No Callum Wilson in the England squad? #southgateout”

@LeeAtNFTV: “Tammy Abraham has one goal in six games. He gets in the England squad. Callum Wilson has six goals from seven games. He doesn't get in the England squad. Gareth Southgate as manager everyone.”

@Newcastle_Times: “The good thing is Wilson will have no extra games meaning Newcastle have a fully fit striker.”