'I'm sure' - Wales hero Dean Saunders sends reassuring Harry Wilson message to Leeds United
Leeds United winger Harry Wilson has received the backing of a former Wales star
Wales hero Dean Saunders is “sure” Harry Wilson will become a source of goals for Leeds United.
The 29-year-old was the first signing of the summer transfer window for Leeds, who had previously targeted the winger a year earlier.
He made a free transfer move to Elland Road after a career-best campaign with Fulham but has not hit the ground running in West Yorkshire.
His start to life in Leeds may not have had fans purring, but ex-Wales and Aston Villa star Saunders has backed Wilson to come good.
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Dean Saunders backs Harry Wilson
He told SveaCasino: “Harry Wilson's not lightning quick, but I've watched every single game he's played for Wales and I can't remember him ever having a game where he doesn't have a shot, make a chance for someone, or hit an unbelievable free kick in. He has got end product.
“He struggled to get in the Fulham team for a long time, coming off the bench and seeming to score every time he came on.
“Eventually he got into the team and scored enough goals to get a move to Leeds. Now he's not fit, but Leeds have had a good start to the season and I'm sure you'll see him banging some goals in. You'll see him scoring a couple of contenders for goal of the season this year.”
Harry Wilson’s season on hold
Wilson is not currently on international duty with Wales due to injury and his absence is likely to be felt.
He has been a senior Wales international for 13 years and among his Dragons teammates are fellow Leeds stars Ethan Ampadu, Joe Rodon and Daniel James.
Ahead of Leeds’ meeting with Crystal Palace last week, Whites manager Daniel Farke said: “Sadly Harry Wilson is out for this game with a quad injury, some problems after [the] last game.”