Newcastle evening headlines with Howe's transfer update, Shearer's verdict and Wilson's reaction

Eddie Howe gave a brief transfer update following Newcastle United's opening-day win over Nottingham Forest. Elsewhere, Alan Shearer gave his verdict while Callum Wilson outlined his World Cup ambition.

Here are your Newcastle United headlines for August 6.

Eddie Howe hailed his Newcastle United stars after an opening day win over Nottingham Forest. The Magpies pulled off a 2-0 win over the newly promoted side thanks to goals from Fabian Schar and Callum Wilson.

And when quizzed about the transfer market Howe said: "We’ve got a few weeks left to try to get the right player that will make a difference for us."

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Callum Wilson says Newcastle United won't get "carried away" by their winning start to the Premier League season - but feels the Magpies showed their class against Nottingham Forest.

In a big year for Wilson, he was also asked about the World Cup finals in Qatar. He said: "I back myself, I want to go the World Cup so it’s about hitting the ground running. I’m disappointed I didn’t score more.

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Alan Shearer named Bruno Guimaraes as his man of the match as Newcastle United began their season with a comfortable win over Nottingham Forest. Goals from Fabian Schar and Callum Wilson were enough to seal a 2-0 victory for Eddie Howe's side in a dominant display against the newly-promoted outfit.

However, Newcastle legend Shearer named Guimaraes as his top performer as he took to social media to celebrate the victory. The Brazil international was forced to wait for his opportunity following his January arrival, but is now one of the first names on Eddie Howe's teamsheet following a scintillating finish to last season.

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