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Bournemouth boss Howe: England will boost Wilson

Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe believes Callum Wilson will receive a big boost from his latest England call-up.

The 26-year-old striker was yesterday named in Gareth Southgate's squad for the upcoming Euro2020 qualifiers against Montenegro and Czech Republic.

Speaking ahead of side's clash with Newcastle, Howe said: "I was delighted for Callum when he got the call-up. I think it can only be a good thing for your psychological state and for how you feel about yourself.

"A huge honour, a big boost and I think it makes you come into training feel 10 foot tall and I hope it has for Callum and I've seen that in him a real confidence, a spring in his step and hopefully that shows in the game this weekend.

"Callum came through the Huddersfield game well. He played the full match and didn't look tired or fatigued at all.

"He's sharp and in good form, so we were delighted to see him in the England squad."

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