Wilson found the back of the net twice as Steve Bruce’s side handed Everton their second league defeat in a row on Sunday, beating them 2-1.
The former Bournemouth striker won a penalty and went on to score it to open the scoring for the Magpies in the second half before tapping in his second.
Ex-Tottenham Hotspur star Crooks was impressed with how the Englishman drew the foul in the penalty area from Everton midfielder Andre Gomes.
Crooks also heaped praise on Wilson for his impact at Newcastle, explaining that the striker’s arrival at the club has given them a cutting edge.
“Callum Wilson’s arrival at St James’ Park has been a slow burner in comparison but has given Newcastle a cutting edge, especially at home“, Crooks wrote in his BBC Sport column.
“Wilson’s craftiness to draw a penalty from Everton’s Andre Gomes was astute and so was the conversion.“
Wilson has now scored six goals and provided one assist from his seven league games so far this term.
