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'Wilson deserves as much praise as fellow teenager Miller'

Behind the Mic
[BBC]

Motherwell return to domestic action this weekend in a good place. They've won their past three games, including a big victory away at Easter Road last time out, and sit fourth in the Premiership table.

Despite missing key players through injury, the squad are finding a way to win games and manager Stuart Kettlewell will be eager for that to continue.

Within that squad, there’s an academy player who’s more than playing his part. For once I’m not talking about Lennon Miller, although he’s clearly an influential player for Motherwell and deserves all the plaudits coming his way.

However, Ewan Wilson has been impressive at left-wing back. He’s been handed his chance and, boy, is he taking it.

So far he’s started all of Motherwell’s 13 matches this season, holding his own in the league and cup competitions.

He was also away on international duty with the Scotland Under-21 squad this past fortnight, so just like team-mate Miller he’s receiving much deserved attention and recognition.

He’s slightly older than Miller, in fact he turns 20 next month, and he’s already had to show a bit of resilience in his career.

After a loan spell with Stirling Albion didn’t work out, Wilson embraced a move to non-league Beith Juniors.

He spent the remainder of last season there, helping them to win the league, while gaining valuable game time and experience.

Fair to say it’s served him incredibly well, with Motherwell now reaping the benefits.

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