Former Manchester United forward James Wilson says he is hoping to pass on the advice which he received from Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie earlier in his career.
The former England youth international left Old Trafford in the summer window when he agreed to join Scottish side Aberdeen following expiration of his deal at United.
Injury had severely hampered Wilson's development at the club and he was unable to make the grade despite being highly-rated by the United youth coaches.
During his time at the club Wilson was tutored by club greats Rooney and Van Persie and now he believes he must pass on the words of wisdom to fellow youngsters looking to make the grade at Aberdeen.
“Players like Rooney and Van Persie were always good to watch," Wilson said to the Evening Express.
“If there was anything I was unsure about or they thought needed to be addressed with me then they would as they were great professionals.
“There was a lot of learning from them.
“Obviously not being around them every day I just have to remember what they taught me and see if I can do that for the younger boys at Aberdeen as well.
“I certainly had a lesson or two off the big boys and hopefully I can take that along.
“I spoke to Sir Alex when he was coming towards the end of his reign and I was coming up through the ranks.
“Whenever he was around the training ground or in the corridor he would always ask how I was doing.
“It was a brilliant lift for me as a youngster and always good to see Sir Alex.”
