Ewan Wilson hungry for Motherwell success as teen reveals key change that's delivering top performances

Ewan Wilson is gorging on a regular helping of Premiership football - after being told to cut down on his portion sizes at dinner time.

The 19-year-old was hungry to make his mark in Motherwell’s first team after ending last season on loan at Beith Juniors in the sixth tier of Scottish football. And after cleaning up his eating habits with the help of the club’s sports scientist the left back has become a regular starter for Stuart Kettlewell as well as earning himself a new contract earlier this month.

Now he’s licking his lips at the prospect of a Hampden semi final against Rangers this weekend. First up is a tasty Premiership trip to face Dundee United that could see Motherwell jump the Tannadice side into fourth spot with a win. It’s a lot on the teenager’s plate. But he said: "I'm very happy with the new deal. I back myself to know that I can play here. Maybe last year I wasn't ready in all aspects, but this year I feel I'm ready to take this jump.

"I've improved everything overall, physically and mentally. I've learned more about the game, my position and also I've got my eating habits better.

"For me it was smaller portion sizes. I ate quite a bit before! It was just kind of trimming it down to be more specific and getting as much protein in as possible, rather than fat. The sports scientist here got me on to a nutritionist and we work together.

"He gave me some nice food options. When you think about nutritionists, you think it's really plain and just salads and that kind of thing. But it's still things like chicken curry, Bolognese. All the nice foods you would eat normally, but just less fat and more protein."

Wilson ended last season with a West of Scotland Premier Division title gong after a short spell on