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Super-Sub Zoko inspires the Magpies to overcome a first half deficit to score 4 past a struggling Bury side.

With calls for Wenger’s head after the 1-3 loss to Bayern Munich; the 21 year old Jack Wilshere showed his class tonight in a team that apart from a dynamic 20 minutes could mount very little against a ruthlessly efficient German side. Alongside the improved performances of England compatriot Theo Walcott, Wilshere has been one of very few shining lights at Arsenal this season but will his form continue? Bastian Schweinsteiger, before the game, labelled Wilshere as one of the best midfielders in the world, but is the young man from Stevenage really this calibre of player; or his talent accentuated by ever optimistic England fans desperately searching for a commanding general in their national side’s midfield.

Man Utd Starlet John Cofie scores on his debut at Meadow Lane to earn the managerless Magpies a draw with in-form Crewe Alexandra.

So in the last 12 months the England National Football Team has beaten Spain and Brazil at Wembley, so surely no-one can question our position as 6th in the FIFA World Rankings. Although this may well reflect the media hype and expectation that will result from such a performance, England fans will know all too well from the past not to get too excited with the win. Enduring pessimism aside however there were extremely encouraging signs from a young England team that faced Brazil last night, a unit that looked capable all over the pitch.

County wasteful as Jonathan Forte’s tap in earns Crawley a point at Meadow Lane ensuring the Magpie’s poor home form continues.