Gareth Southgate trusts Manchester United to develop James Wilson
ByPA Sport
Updated 04/09/2015 at 12:46 GMT
England Under-21 manager Gareth Southgate believes Manchester United are more than capable of handling James Wilson to maximise the youngster's potential.
England Under-21 manager Gareth Southgate believes Manchester United can develop James Wilson successfully
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England Under-21 manager Gareth Southgate believes Manchester United are more than capable of handling James Wilson to maximise the youngster's potential.
The 19-year-old came off the bench to score in the 1-0 victory over a United States Under-23 side at Preston and looked the sharpest of Southgate's players even though it was his debut at that level.
However, Wilson's place at Old Trafford is under threat from the arrival of the signing of record-breaking £36 million French teenager Anthony Martial and there are suggestions he may be farmed out on loan.
He has yet to make an appearance this season and has played just 17 minutes of first-team football since February.
Southgate has no intention of telling Louis van Gaal what to do with Wilson but is confident he will come good under their guidance.
"That is for him and his boss to decide," was the response when asked whether Wilson should go out on loan.
"I believe United will handle his development in the best way. They are one of the best clubs in the world. Look at their history for developing young players.
"There is still some physical development to come. As he plays more matches he will get hardened.
"It is very early stages of us working with him. We've seen him play for United.
"He hasn't got enormous game time under his belt. We might have to be patient and wait for him.
"We know he is a goalscorer, and he has got some great potential."
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