Tottenham left excited by Hearts player after first Spurs goal as prediction made

The Hearts player left Tynecastle on loan for Tottenham on transfer deadline day.

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James Wilson has been backed to become a Tottenham goal-getter after the Hearts loanee netted his first goal for Spurs at Premier League 2 level.

The striker scored after just 60 seconds in the clash against Norwich City as Tottenham went on to win 4-1 thanks to further goals from Rio Kyerematen, Reiss-Alexander Russell-Denny and Ellis Lehane. It’s left them seventh in the youth league table as Wilson continued an enjoyable start to life in North London, where the Premier League side have an option to buy.

Wilson opted for England on the final day of the winter transfer window, despite Hearts head coach Derek McInnes being keen to see him remain in Scotland and playing senior football. The 18-year-old has featured 45 times for the Premiership club from Gorgie and also played for Scotland’s national team but focus has now turned to earning an extended Tottenham stay through the permanent option in his loan deal.

How will James Wilson cope at Tottenham?

U21s Head coach Wayne Burnett senses the Hearts loanee will score goals aplenty at Tottenham. He said to club media: “I thought at times we played some very good football, created some opportunities and probably didn’t capitalise, certainly in the first half.

“Norwich were very good, they made it difficult for us, they condensed the spaces – certainly inside, so we had to play more on the outside – and it was a tough game, but once we got the second goal, which was an excellent strike by Rio, we went on to be worthy winners.

“James has worked very hard. He’s a player that we know can score goals and he took his goal very well. He’s still getting up to speed but we’ve been really pleased with him. He’s a top individual, he’s a very good footballer and I think he’s going to score goals. He wants to get in the frame of the goal and, as I said, he took his goal very well.”

Why did James Wilson move from Hearts to Tottenham

Speaking recently on his move to Tottenham, Wilson said: “I'm buzzing. It happened so quickly for me. Deadline day was a busy day. It all happened so quickly, and then yeah, it's nice to be here. I'm buzzing to be at Spurs. I've been to London but not properly to visit. Used it as a kind of travelling base.

“It’ll be the first time leaving home so even that will be a challenge, just getting used to me having to cook for myself, having to clean for myself. It's a great opportunity for me. A new environment. It's a big thing.

“I've been at Hearts since I was nine. So getting this environment, of just trying something different, and yeah, hopefully make the most of it. The training ground is incredible. It looks so new. The pitches look incredible. I mean, I'm loving the kit, everything about it, it looks amazing. I think I would be someone who wants to get in the box and score goals.”