Kenny Jackett: Dominant Conor Coady could be a captain

Coady deeply impressed during the 2-1 win over Derby.

And the 23-year-old has been in good form of late in a run of appearances that has seen him start Wolves' past 13 matches.

Jackett said of the former Huddersfield man: "I've been pleased with him this season, he's coming on and improving, it's his second season at this level and I think he looks comfortable now in the Championship.

"He covered every blade of grass against Derby, which is exactly what you want to see a midfield player do.

"He's certainly a captain-type. Dave Edwards has generally been our experienced player in that area and somebody who since I've been here has pulled things together, doing the right thing at the right time.

"Kevin McDonald at aged 27 now leads by what he can bring on the ball and create for you, and he has a considerable amount of ability for that.

"Conor can give you some drive, and some personality to be able to dominate what is a key area."

Fellow midfielder George Saville was Wolves' match-winner on Saturday, scoring two goals, including a late winner.

Since returning from a loan spell at Jackett's former club Millwall, Saville has featured seven times, and Jackett feels the ex-Chelsea man will only get better.

"I think George Saville has a lot of talent and ability, I've always felt that," Jackett said.

"As he develops physically over the next 18 months, I think his talent will show more and more.

"We've bought a number of developing players and I think it's a good route

"Are you going to go like Derby and buy Bradley Johnson, buy Jacob Butterfield, for 'X', or are you going to develop Lee Evans or develop George Saville?

"Our back four and goalkeeper all have played some part in our under-21 system.

"Certainly you're watching developing players rather than, let's say Jason Shackell and Richard Keogh, who are at the other end of the scale.

"They're developing quite well, developing to be able to distribute from the back, developing in particular to be able to earn clean sheets."

Overall, Jackett was delighted with the display against Derby. And he reiterated his desire to finish the season well.

Jackett added: "I think there's a lot to build on there in terms of performances, both individual and as a team.

"We're 12 points off the play-offs and 14 off the relegation places, and that's where we are.

"Finishing this season very strongly is something I'm determined to do."