"We have to focus" - how Wolves striker is approaching derby day

In new boss Rob Edwards' second game in charge he will return to his former club and although it carries extra weight as a derby, striker Arokodare is eager to take pressure off it and focus on getting a result.

He said: “It’s a local derby so it’s exciting for the fans but, no disrespect, I’m going to take it like any other game because we haven’t had the right results, so we have to focus on the match.

“This could be the game that might change everything for us and hopefully in a positive way by way of three points.”

Arokodare was given just his third Premier League start at the weekend following his £22.5million summer switch and the Nigerian says he has stayed patient for his opportunity.

“I haven’t had many chances, but I understand why completely," Arokodare said.

“I had good conversations with Vitor Pereira and he explained to me perfectly.

“I’m still new to the league and I have to be patient and learn, which I am.

“If I have to stay out of the team and learn I am OK with it.

“The new coach Rob has spoken with me and he has told me what he wants from me and I just have to keep doing it."

When asked about having to learn quickly in English football, he added: “I have to – there is no time to learn slowly but I also have to take my time because I cannot put myself under too much pressure."

Edwards has enjoyed his first full week with the players following the international break and defeat to Crystal Palace, in preparation for Villa on Sunday.

Arokodare said: “It’s been pretty good. I cannot say too much because I also have respect for the previous manager as it was a tough period for him.

“It’s not going to be easy for Rob because we’re in a very difficult period.

“He has handled it pretty good. He has brought a lot of positivity which we saw in this game.

“I believe there will be changes and I hope those changes come as soon as possible.

“The changes are in the playing style and tactics, how he wants us to work.

“Every manager has his own style and how they want to approach the game, so I cannot say too much because what happens in the team stays in the team and we have to respect that."