'Wolves have unearthed a gem they will be desperate to hold on to'

As bleak as the immediate future looks for Wolves, a glimmer of hope has revealed itself in recent weeks. The impact of 18 year-old Mateus Mane was demonstrated again against Bournemouth, where he tirelessly strived to dictate the game and give Wolves a chance. Mane demonstrated the same maturity and authority in that interview as in the eye-catching performances since his debut in December.

Mateus Mane of Wolverhampton Wanderers applauds the fans
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As bleak as the immediate future looks for Wolves, a glimmer of hope has revealed itself in recent weeks.

The impact of 18 year-old Mateus Mane was demonstrated again against Bournemouth, where he tirelessly strived to dictate the game and give Wolves a chance.

His conduct off the field offered further evidence of the potential. He was the Wolves player assigned to pre-match TV duties, so I got a chance to chat with him.

Mane demonstrated the same maturity and authority in that interview as in the eye-catching performances since his debut in December.

There was no evidence that rave reviews have distracted him, instead just talk of staying "humble", working hard and continuing to seize an opportunity that's presented itself in difficult circumstances.

Wolves have unearthed a gem they will be desperate to hold on to.

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