Alan Shearer, Newcastle’s record goalscorer, called Wilson a “six-yard player,” on the BBC’s television coverage, which was very much a compliment. “That’s nothing wrong with that, it’s a great skill to have. He’s alive and quicker and gets there beyond anyone else. He’s brilliant at that.”

The Newcastle United away support was dire tonight imo. Admittedly our home atmosphere actually was decent for once which was helped by a very good performance, but for how many Newcastle fans were there and how everyone raves about them,