Wilson ready to fulfil childhood dream with England at Wembley

Callum Wilson grew up playing a game called "Wembley" with his friends using the garages next to his house. Credit: PA

Callum Wilson grew up playing a game called "Wembley" with his friends using the garages next to his house.

Now the striker is set to step out at the national stadium for the first time and fulfil his childhood dreams of playing for England.

The 26-year-old Bournemouth frontman is the latest player to be rewarded by Gareth Southgate for impressing on the path less travelled, having spent time on loan at non-league Kettering and Tamworth before making his mark at hometown club Coventry.

Wilson moved onto Bournemouth in 2014 and helped fire them from the Sky Bet Championship into the Premier League, where Eddie Howe's men currently find themselves riding high in sixth.

the striker is set to step out at the national stadium for the first time and fulfil his childhood dreams of playing for England. Credit: PA

That ascent will continue on Thursday, with the uncapped striker vying for a starting berth in the friendly against the United States on a night that will see England pay homage to Wayne Rooney.

"It would be a dream come true," Wilson said.

"There's no guarantees I will get on, but I've still got probably 15-20 people from my family and friends coming to the game to watch, and it just shows for me what they want for me, what I want for myself, really.

"If it doesn't happen, I'll keep working hard. I'm not one to shy away from a challenge. I'll be making sure I'm working hard, doing everything I can possible to get that."