SpotlightBBC SportUnverified source· 17 Aug 2026
Wilson back in Hearts spotlight after loan
After a quiet loan at Spurs, James Wilson scored his first goal in over a year.
J. Wilson
player
Age
19
Club
Hearts
Position
Striker
Key stat
First goal of the season
What happened. James Wilson scored his first goal in over a year after returning from a loan at Tottenham, where he made no first-team appearances.
- Impressed in Hearts' 6-2 win over Inverness
- Made Scotland debut in March 2025, youngest ever
- Scored six goals in 32 appearances in 2024-25
Wilson aims to secure a regular spot under new coach Wouter Vrancken.
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