Callum Wilson's double ends dire Newcastle run with victory at Everton

“They showed more spirit, more fighting spirit, they showed more concentration and more motivation,” the Italian said. “They were the weapons we had when we won games.” Callum Wilson, embodying every trait that Everton lacked, won a precious battle for Steve Bruce.

Wilson scored the 50th and 51st goals of his Premier League career to give Newcastle a first win since 12 December and hit Ancelotti’s hopes of a top four challenge.

The striker could and should have scored more. This was a performance and result for Newcastle to build on, a complete away display in many respects, plus a perfectly timed release for their manager with criticism building and showing.

Everton were toothless, lethargic and, as Ancelotti and captain Séamus Coleman bluntly admitted afterwards, simply not up for it.