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Where does Wilson fit in at Hearts after starring role?

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Where does Wilson fit in at Hearts after starring role?
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What the report says

Hearts teenager James Wilson is being viewed more positively after scoring in the club’s 6-2 win over Inverness Caledonian Thistle, his first goal in more than a year. BBC Sport Scotland reported that the 19-year-old came off the bench at half-time and struck from close range, while head coach Wouter Vrancken said Wilson understands the team’s approach and can fit into it despite not being the most physical forward.

Wilson’s progress has been shaped by a brief loan spell at Tottenham Hotspur, where he trained with the first team but did not make a senior appearance. He told BBC Sport that the experience, including time around top-level players and facilities, helped him improve. He said he returned to Hearts feeling better prepared to show his development.

The article set Wilson’s latest performance against a broader competition for attacking places at Hearts. Claudio Braga remains the main striker for now, while Pierre Landry Kabore and Amadou Ba-Sy are also in the picture. Vrancken has been adjusting the squad after early defeats, and pundit Allan Preston said Wilson showed more hunger and link-up play than some of the other options. For Hearts, the goal was both a personal milestone for Wilson and a sign that he may yet have a clearer role in the first team.

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