The group, which included Mr Wilson's brother, CarlWright, took the wrong turn at the start of the trek in Scotland and climbed Stob Ban, a much steeper peak than the higher Ben Nevis.
Five other young uncapped players that catch the eye as the first signs of Hoddle's post-World Cup intentions are: Norwich winger Darren Eadie, Ipswich duo Richard Wright and Kieron Dyer, Newcastle signing Carl Serrant and Sheffield United's Wayne Quinn.