 In 1904–05 he played and scored for The North against The South in an England international trial, but the selectors preferred Stanley Harris at inside left.Wilcox and partner Oakey Field gained a reputation as the "best left wing in the First League" of that season, but both were injured towards the end of the campaign as Small Heath, who had been challenging for the title, were only able to finish seventh.Wilcox still managed twelve goals, and a further five in 1905–06 as he again lost time to injury and to a reported disagreement with the club.