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Callum Wilson is doubtful for Newcastle’s match against Chelsea due to illness as boss Eddie Howe declares the striker’s England World Cup call-up will have no bearing on team selection

England striker Callum Wilson is a doubt for Newcastle’s visit of Chelsea on Saturday after training separately because of illness this week.

The 30-year-old was taken off at half-time during Sunday’s 4-1 win at Southampton and has since worked away from his team-mates.

Wilson was named in Gareth Southgate’s World Cup squad on Thursday after scoring six goals from 10 appearances for the third-placed Magpies this season.

Callum Wilson is doubtful for Newcastle's match against Chelsea on Saturday due to illness

But, given his injury record, news of his sickness will no doubt be of concern to the England boss.