It wasn't easy, but Newcastle United outlasted hosts Birmingham City to claim a 3-2 victory in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Saturday. The Magpies came into the match as heavy favourites given their status as a Premier League side taking on a League One outfit,

Yet Eddie Howe made it clear again for the second time in a couple of days that he wants to keep him. Howe, who was asked if it would cost him a big chunk of his next budget to replace Wilson if Newcastle let his contract simply run down, told Chronicle Live: "Yes - I totally agree.