In an exclusive chat for our new podcast - Inside Carrington, presented by United Store - Wilcox explains how he is delighted to see members of the first-team squad arriving early for training, and will recruit those with a similar mindset, forwarding Reds icon Eric Cantona as a great example to the current generation.
For all his talent, the Frenchman was a relentless trainer and perfectionist, whose attitude rubbed off on his younger team-mates, including the Class of '92.
In discussion with Liam Bradford, Helen Evans and ex-Red Phil Jones, the former Premier League winner with Blackburn Rovers outlines what he is looking for.