'You have to put your ego to the side, put the team first and know what the team needs in that moment'

CALLUM Wilson admits he has found it difficult playing second fiddle to Alexander Isak as he mulls over a new contract offer presented by Newcastle United.

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Wilson is a free agent this summer after his contract expired. The striker joined Newcastle in 2019 from Bournemouth.

The 33-year-old is the second highest Premier League scorer in Newcastle's history, behind Alan Shearer and Alexander Isak with 47 strikes. However, he hasn't scored in the top flight in more than a year after a succession of injuries and Isak’s stunning form saw him slip down the pecking order at the club.

Wilson finished the season with just one goal - an FA Cup strike against Birmingham City - in 22 appearances, mainly from the bench including a second-half outing against Everton on Sunday.

Afterwards, he was given his own standing ovation and lap of honour in what appeared to be a farewell to the St James’ Park faithful.