Newcastle legend Alan Shearer has sung the praises of Callum Wilson.

Wilson struck twice in victory over Southampton on Sunday.

Shearer said on BBC Sport: "Eddie Howe had the luxury of bringing Callum Wilson on [against Southampton], who changed everything.

"There was more energy, they had more of the ball and they created better chances - they hadn't even had a shot on goal before the break - and Callum was a big part of that.

"I love what Howe is doing by rotating him and Alexander Isak up front, although I imagine Callum is probably frustrated. He doesn't like the 'super-sub' tag and I can understand why.

"Callum might not like starting games on the bench - in fact he definitely won't - but it is working for him and, more importantly, it is working for Newcastle. He has had two starts in the past month but has scored eight goals.

"Far from affecting his performances negatively, it is firing him on and he is also staying fit. He has just matched the most league appearances he has made in a single season for Newcastle, 26, and the two goals he scored against Saints mean he has 15 Premier League goals in 2022-23, the best tally of his entire career."