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James Wilson earns Scotland recall after strong run at Hearts

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Last updated Sep 18, 2026

James Wilson earns Scotland recall after strong run at Hearts

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James Wilson is enjoying a resurgence at Hearts, having scored five goals in his last seven games. The 19-year-old striker has been reintegrated into the Scotland national team by new coach Sebastian Pocognoli after previously missing the World Cup. Wilson has highlighted his patience in securing a starting spot under coach Wouter Vrancken. He expressed excitement about returning to the national squad, having last played for Scotland last summer. Wilson's recent form comes after completing a loan spell with Tottenham Hotspur’s youth team.

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•James Wilson scored five goals in seven games for Hearts.
•He was recently named in Scotland's squad for the first time since last summer.
•Wilson had to wait for playing time under Hearts' new coach Wouter Vrancken.
•He trained with the Scotland team before being selected.

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9:06 AMYahoo Sports — Wilson 'loving it' amid Hearts goals and Scotland recall

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James Wilson is "loving it" after putting a difficult start to the season behind him to win his place back not only in Hearts' starting line-up but also in the Scotland squad. The 19-year striker, who already has two Scotland caps, was named in new head coach Sebastian Pocognoli's first squad earlier this week having missed out on this summer's World Cup finals. Wilson had to be patient to break into the starting line-up under Hearts' new head coach, Wouter Vrancken, but has now scored five goals in his latest seven games.
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Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 9:06 AM
Wilson 'loving it' amid Hearts goals and Scotland recall
James Wilson is "loving it" after putting a difficult start to the season behind him to win his place back not only in Hearts' starting line-up but also in the Scotland squad. The 19-year striker, who already has two Scotland caps, was named in new head coach Sebastian Pocognoli's first squad earlier this week having missed out on this summer's World Cup finals. Wilson had to be patient to break into the starting line-up under Hearts' new head coach, Wouter Vrancken, but has now scored five goals in his latest seven games.

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