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Wolves recall youngster from Walsall loan

Wolves have recalled midfielder Harvey Griffiths from his season-long loan spell at Walsall.

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Griffiths, who joined the Saddlers on transfer deadline day in September, returns to Molineux having played just 13 minutes of League Two action.

The 20-year-old also played twice for Walsall in the EFL Trophy, but hasn't figured since November's 3-2 defeat at Shrewsbury Town.

He was last named in Walsall's match day squad in the league for the 1-0 defeat against Harrogate Town on November 11.

Uncertainty over his future grew when he was absent from the squad for the Saddlers' 6-1 crushing of Grimsby Town on New Year's Day, despite Mat Sadler naming a six-man bench.

The Wolves academy graduate, who also had a spell in Manchester City's youth ranks, made his senior debut for Gary O'Neil's outfit in August's 5-0 win over Blackpool in the EFL Cup.

A Walsall statement read: "We would like to thank Harvey for his efforts and wish him well for the future."