Caretaker boss Graeme Jones talked up the finishing of Callum Wilson after he struck to brilliantly earn Newcastle a point at Crystal Palace on Saturday.
Wilson produced a sensational overhead kick in the 65th minute to earn a share of the spoils in the capital after Christian Benteke had opened the scoring nine minutes earlier in the half. It saw Newcastle earn a first point since Amanda Staveley’s Saudi-backed consortium completed its takeover of the club and ensured Jones’ debut in the dugout – after Steve Bruce was sacked on Wednesday – ended in a 1-1 draw.
Jones, who took over the Magpies reins this week after Bruce’s departure, worked with England at Euro 2020 over the summer. He presumably worked with the Three Lions’ Harry Kane et al.
However, Jones believes Wilson is the “best matchday finisher” he has worked with,
The 51-year-old said: “With Cal he is a unique striker. In training he is a good finisher. He works and is a fantastic professional but on matchday there is a stimulation that comes out of him that he has the mentality to perform for Newcastle United.
