 In March 1906, Wilcox was one of three highly rated playersEngland internationalsSteve Bloomer and Billy Brawn being the otherswho were brought to Middlesbrough in the hope of helping the struggling team avoid relegation from the First Division.Despite the gloomy prognostications of the "Observer", they did retain their top-flight status.In 1906–07 Wilcox contributed twelve league goals as Middlesbrough finished 11th and a further five the following season in a 6th-place finish.