CRAIG HOPE AT ST JAMES' PARK: Nick Pope conceded three goals, Kieran Trippier was lucky not to be sent off and Callum Wilson departed on 70 minutes with a ...
He had a torrid day. Howe says it was precautionary and he has managed him well during pre-season. What they will agree on is his ability. Wilson, meanwhile, believes that he needs 10 goals before November to win a place in Southgate's squad. But then again, his trip on halfway displayed the sort of cunning needed in the latter stages of major tournaments. Pope made seven saves, and none of them routine.