Richard Stearman’s call-up to the England under-21s means Wolves have a club record three players in the squad for Friday’s Wembley qualifier.
Stearman, who has been called up once before but not played, was drafted in by coach Stuart Pearce after injuries ruled out Manchester City duo Micah Richards and Michael Johnson and Villa’s Craig Gardner.
The 20-year-old joins team-mates Michael Kightly and Sylvan Ebanks-Blake for the clash against Portugal. Wolves boss Mick McCarthy said: “It’s great news – I’d like to think it says something about what we’ve got here.
“It’s three players we’ve signed in the last two years and all of us are absolutely delighted. It’s recognition for how they’ve played and their improvement and it’s great to think they’ve got the chance of playing at Wembley.
“It’s like the candles on the cake because normally these games are held at the provincial grounds around the country.”
Stearman said: “I’m delighted. Sylv’s got his first call-up and Kights is there as well and I know a few of the other boys. It’s a great honour for Wolves to have three players involved when we’re outside the Premier League. It bodes well for Wolves’ future.”
Meanwhile, McCarthy has revealed Darren Potter is off the transfer list – and Mark Davies would have gone on loan to League Two Notts County in the transfer window had he not been injured.
“He had sore shins and needed to rest, but he’ll be alright,” said McCarthy. “He was going to go to Notts County for a month, just to get a month’s football.
“We’ve taken Darren Potter off the list and he’s delighted. He’s going to fight for his place, so we’ve got four central midfielders who have played much more football than Mark Davies.”
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well done boys, lets hope you all get to feature on Friday.
Well done Richard. So far proved a lot of doubters wrong, especially your performance at Ipswich away. “why have we signed a defender from Leicester who got relegated.” etc etc. I don’t think these people realise Leicester had one of the best defensive records last season, along with us. Could always tell you’d be our strongest defender, from the minute we kicked off at Wrexham! So keep it up.
what a lovely change from the many years of over-the-hill high wages journeymen who arrived at Molineux and did nothing. A real young and hungry squad has been put together that still needs time to develop - PLEASE all the boo-boys let this team become the one we all want. Encourage them, support them and MM: We’re really going places now.
Out of Darkness…..
Well deserved for all 3 and hope they all get a game. With Hennessey, Vokes and Edwards having played for Wales at senior and under 21 level and Keogh and Foley in the Irish seniors, things are looking great at Wolves.
My concern at this article is Mark Davies. All 4 central midfielders may have played more games but obviously MM has yet to appreciate this, but he is the stand out midfielder when fully fit. His cameo against Accrington proved that. Secondly, Notts County is not the level that he should be loaned out at!
Just got my Charlton ticket and looking forward to my first sighting of this rampant wolves team this season. I honestly think Charlton are one of the teams we can take 3 points off, of what is a tricky month ahead. Well done Stearman, Kightly and SEB (no Jarvis??!!). Please all come back in one piece!!!
ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT…
It also goes a long way to prove what many of us believe already… the current U21s are the way fwd.
No more overpaid, useless primadonnas, just a talented bunch of lads who play together regularly in the league
COME ON U21 ENGLAND !
Well done lads and good luck. Hope you all get a good run out at Wembley!
Not so sure about Potter. He’s a good pro but with all the quality at the club I think he will struggle to force himself into the squad. It may be better for his own career to move on to a lower league club.
However, competition is healthy for the squad and stops complacency entering the mentality of the current first choice eleven.
With regard to Mark Davies we all know he is a quality player. His problematic injury savaged career however is a major doubt on his ability to ever hold down any sort of a career at molineux. I believe MM is absolutely correct with his thought of getting him out on loan. He needs to monitired on this basis for a continued period of probably 3-8 months and providing this period is injury free we can look at putting him back in he squad.
I fear any more serious injuries could see him struggling to get further high paid long term contracts and from the club’s point of view rightly so.
In summary, I think we are looking good for our early league position and with a little lady luck on the injury front this year I see no reason why we caan’t still sit where we are now come May.
Well deserved but we don’t want injuries…..
I am being selfish but I prefer our players to only play for us and not take the risk. Further internationals means they are in the ’shop window’ not only from premiership clubs but also those from foreign fields.
I’m going on Friday so hopefully all the Wolves guys will be injury free…
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was as concerned as u are to read wot mick said about davies but i guess its difficult 4 mick to really appreciate his with his dreadful run of injuries
Congrats to all international call ups, hope they get a game and don’t get injured!
Agree with brummie rob wolves, Mark Davies is also a cracking prospect and given the chance would be a first team candidate. If he goes on loan, I sure hope it is just for a month to get him fully fit and some match experience. He will make an impact in the first team this season, IMO.
Competition for places in the middle of midfield is high now. Surprised Potter couldn’t find a championship club willing to take him. However, he is well behind Mark Davies in ability and shouldn’t prevent him gettinghis chance.
This just shows how much talent wolves have, and also young players that are still going to improve!
Davis was only going to go on loan for a month!! He needs match fitness
It’s not like he is going to get a starting place with henry and jones doing so well, and especially as dave edwards is our ’super sub’ at the moment!!
I hope his and lewis goberns injurys sort themselves out because this is the last seaon on both of thier contracts!!
Agree with 4/9/10 re Davies. I know he needs match fitness (although so does Potter presumably). I just think there’s double standards between kids from our own youth policy and kids that MM goes out and buys. For example, Friend has only ever made 4 appearances (according to the E&S story today) but this isn’t preventing him from possibly playing ahead of Hill. Yet, MM says that Davies is behind players who have played much more football.
lol….. and all the moaners were complaining about only irish players in the Wolves team. That should keep them quiet, love it!
Up the Wolves!!!!
Very encouraging start, let’s not get carried away though - still early days. Keep the faith.
Keep the boo boys quiet and make loads of noise. Make a fortress of Molineux!
COME ON YOU WOLVES!!
whats the latest on matt murray? sadly, i dont think he will ever be the same player again. Wolves have been very patient and generous with him but i think the time is near when serious decisions have to be made. what a shame for a player of so much potential.
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bit harsh imo, the guy is still only 27( i think) not even reached his goalkeeping prime yet, nothing to say he wont, hopefully, go on a long run of being injury free
Well Wolves fans, how do we feel??
Top of the league.
3 players representing England U21.
Some of the best football in years.
Club being run well(credit to Moxey)
An owner looking to expand the stadium and take the club forward.
Oh how I wish we were bottom of the prem with no strikers capable of scoring and failing to buy a new one with no sponsor or anyone willing to invest in our club and looking forward to a long hard miserable winter with many defeats ahead and some really exciting football games(like the Bolton one). But playing really well by the way.
Southern Wolves said Some of the best football in years,well not hard after the last 20 years of dross.Top of the league but as we all know it will never last”You’ve let us down again”
Bottom of the prem,but still looking down on dingles.Make hay while the sun shines ’cause we all know what happens come may!
17 - Yes, looking forward to seeing Sandwell not being able to score a goal for toffee!!
18 - Yes and only one place above the MIGHTY Wanderers. Long may it continue. Young and hungry.
Going down the Mowbury way….
Don’t care about Sandwell Town to be honest. If the truth be known I’d love all 4 of the local teams up in the Prem next year. Loving the fact that MM boo boys are being shut up, credit to the board that we have finally stuck with a Manager and its reaping rewards.
Kept our best players, bought in a defense at last, and we have to be the best team in the league going forwards. Really we should have 4 in the U21s as Jarvis should be in there as well!
Finally, on Davies, I know he is a great prospect but he does need to go on loan to get fit, because a half fit Davies is not going to beat Edwards, Henry & Jones to a first team place. Agreed, when fit he looks a player but rather he got fit in someone else team first!
I’ll be there at Wembley on Friday and hopefully all 3 will get to participate some time during the night - shame davies isn’t fit, still think he’s an awesome talent and with a bit of luck, he could also have been part of the squad!
Mark Davis needs to go out on loan for 1st team football. His development must have stagnated over the last couple of seasons injury problems. I suggest Mick McCarthy knows very well how good Mark could be, and sees a short term loan move as the way forward for him, rightly so I think. It does’nt mean he’s been frozen out!
Definately agree that Jarvis should be in the U-21’s as well… very pleased with the way he’s started the season.
New George Friend has been quoted as saying “I like to get forward and overlap the left midfield”… You can overlap by all means but you’re going to have to catch Jarvis and dodge the full backs he leaves on their backsides… not the easiest if tasks!!
Silly comment from E11 Wolf. You are telling me these players dont deserve the chance to play for their country on selfish reasons they may get injured or it will thrust them more into the front of the shop window. The top clubs are all monitoring these players already, make no mistake about it. The club has gone on record to repeatedly say none is for sale. I expect a flurry of bids in January. Based on this form we can expect to be holding a top two place, and they are not going to start selling the team off at that point. We were crying out for at least two defenders and they got three in. The club is in tip top shape at the minute and has a greater buzz around it than it has had for years. If they dont go up this season we can expect at least 3, probably 5 of them to go for a lot of money. Right now, playing for their country can only make them better players.
This squad is better than the one that took us up last time so lets just give the team, the manager and the club nothing but our full backing, especially the ones shining bright enough to have earned international call up.
Agreed, Davies should be loaned out to get some match sharpness, especialy as our current midfielders are doing well, it buys Davies some time i think.
I saw him against Kilmarnock and he was quality. I really fear for him though. I know he only has a minor injury now but this is on the back of more serious problems in the past. How can somebody so young have so many injury problems, is it the way they are built?? Same goes for Murray and Gobern as well. Really hope my concerns are misplaced.
21. alvinsmate…good words my friend. I know there’s fierce rivalry between us and the Baggies, but let’s face it if both of us and Villa and B’ham were were all in the top league…how awesome would that be ?
Just read something that really hit’s home how well we are doing. I haven’t checked this out (and I’m sure someone will correct it if it’s wrong !!). But Wolves are the only non Premier club supplying players (3) to the England U21 squad for this weekend. Dunno about you guys but that really makes me proud !!
Well done and good-luck to all-If they do figure lets hope they come back SAFE. Hope to see you guys on SKY–Crazey Dave
I always thought the’ lean and hungry’ policy would end up as ‘cheap and cheerful’.But it has to be said they are getting it spot on.3great signings and Jarvis can’t be far behind them.
dont care about sandwell but for gods sake 18, lighten up and get on the bandwagon, you might like the ride, smile lad and enjoy it…..! I AM !!!!!!!
if I can get a Totenham fan supporting the boys, then anything is possible. Granted he is Irish and loves MM but he is with us, an honurary fan. for all those going to Wembley, hit The North Pole in W10 before or after and make me feel at home
jarvis is surely the 4th to be called up soon if his form continues..i heard that MM is gonna try a sneaky loan bid for ronaldo and torres in the january transfer window…just in case SEB and kites get injured!! up the wolves…….boing boing on that sandwell