Former Man Utd wonderkid tipped to replace Wayne Rooney wakes up unemployed aged 29 as 11 stars are released

FORMER Manchester United starlet James Wilson has woken up unemployed after being released by Northampton Town.

The striker, 29, is one of ELEVEN players who have been let go by the League One side.

Former Man Utd starlet James Wilson has been released by NorthamptonGetty Wilson failed to score in 12 outings for NorthamptonGetty

Wilson only joined Northampton on a free transfer last summer.

But the forward, once tipped to replace Wayne Rooney at United, failed to score one single goal in 12 outings.