Callum Wilson holds the key to West Ham United’s survival fight, he proved why yet again vs Everton

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West Ham’s victory over Everton leaves them two points clear of Tottenham Hotspur in the final relegation spot, but they still have plenty of work to do to ensure they survive. ⚽West Ham United Matchday⚽ Team news, line-ups, expert previews and tactical analysis for every West Ham fixture. VISIT THE WEST HAM MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Callum Wilson has unprecedented ability for West HamWilson’s persistent injury problems have arguably prevented his career from reaching the heights that it once threatened to during his stints with Newcastle and Bournemouth.

Wilson showed his credentials yet again on Saturday, as he needed only two touches of the ball during his cameo to win the game for his team. He boasts the strongest goals per 90 record of any player in the Hammers’ squad, while also having a strong conversion rate and with that in mind, he surely holds the key to them beating the drop in a few weeks’ time.West Ham are not a side that are creating endless opportunities at the moment, so when a chance does come their way, they need it to go in, and Wilson can be the man to provide that for them.

Wilson new contract already looks like a sensible move for West HamFormer Everton chief executive Keith Wyness told Football Insider back in March that Wilson had repaired his relationship with Nuno to agree a new deal to extend his stay at the London Stadium. His future at West Ham had looked bleak at the start of 2026, but he now looks set to still have a role to play for them next term. ⚒️ Don’t Miss a Beat: Your West Ham Insider Access Get the full story from the London Stadium and Rush Green with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from East London.