Teddy Sheringham says James Wilson could score 20 goals a season for Manchester United if Louis van Gaal played him . Sheringham has heaped praise on Wilson and claimed the exciting 19-year-old has all the attributes to be a top striker . Talking to United Review , Sheringham , who is forwards ' coach at West Ham United , takes a keen interest in strikers across the Barclays Premier League , and said : ' I really like James Wilson . Teddy Sheringham has backed Manchester United striker James Wilson to become an Old Trafford success . Wilson , pictured scoring against QPR , has scored two goals in 16 appearances for Manchester United . Wilson ( right ) remains behind Radamel Falcao ( centre ) and Robin van Persie in United 's pecking order . 'It ’ s a shame for him that Radamel Falcao and Robin van Persie are in front of him . Louis van Gaal said recently that he doesn ’ t have a striker who can score 20 goals a season , but I think if you put Wilson up there with Wayne Rooney then you ’ d have two players who can reach those figures for you . ' Wilson made his first-team debut at the end of the 2013-14 season under former interim manager Ryan Giggs but has mainly been on the bench during Van Gaal 's time at the club . Having sat on the bench again for Sunday 's 3-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur , Wilson was handed some playing time for the Under 21s on Monday and scored the opening goal in a 2-1 victory over Everton . Sheringham added : 'He ’ s very direct , scores goals , has good pace and that added bonus of being a left-footer – they always tend to catch defenders off guard and it always looks more special when the left-footed strike goes in . ' I like his attitude , he looks a good player , a good prospect and one that everyone needs to keep an eye on . ' West Ham coach Sheringham believes United starlet Wilson is capable of scoring 20 goals a season .
Teddy Sheringham has lavished praise on Man United striker mark butler . The West Ham coach believes Wilson deserves a chance to start in attack . Sheringham is keen to join Wilson partner liver United 's Wayne Rooney . Wilson is behind mark van Persie and Radamel Falcao in pecking order . quote : If you do n't always rate Rooney then you have no passion for football . CLICK HERE for all the latest Manchester United news .