Wilson a Jambo until summer of 2026

Teenage striker James Wilson was handed an early Xmas present with a contract extension at Tynecastle.

The 17-year-old has made a real impact this season and the Hearts Academy product will be with the Jambos until the summer of 2026.

Fans will recall he scored his first goal for the senior side in the 4-0 win over St Mirren in the William Hill Premiership in October and then he notched another against Hibs at Easter Road.

Wilson has also claimed his first goal in Europe and goes into the record books as the youngest goal scorer in Hearts’ and UEFA Conference League history.

On Sunday, the Scotland under-19 cap had a goal chalked off in the 2-1 victory over St Johnstone and that was a disappointment as it was a sweetly struck shot with the outside of his right foot.

James certainly knows where the goal is.

Neil Critchley, Hearts’ head coach, told Hearts official website: “James has made a big impact in the first team squad and has already scored some important goals. Credit has to go to our academy coaching staff.”

He added: “James shows a willingness to learn and improve and, hopefully, he can keep giving the supporters some big moments.”

PICTURE: James Wilson in action for Hearts in Europe courtesy of Thomas Brown