Wolves laud their World Cup-winning starlet Morgan Gibbs-White

The teenager scored in the final as England beat Spain 5-2 in India to lift the trophy for the first time.

Gibbs-White flew back to England with his victorious team-mates yesterday.

And Nuno has added his congratulations to the Stafford-born youngster, who broke through into Wolves' first team last season.

"Congratulations to the England team and of course our very own Morgan Gibbs-White who made a positive contribution through the tournament and also scored in the quarter final and final," the head coach said.

"Morgan is an interesting player who has come through the academy at Wolves and has already played in the first team at a young age. It will be exciting to see how he continues to progress and we now look forward to getting him back to Wolves to press on with his development.”

Gibbs-White scored England's second goal as they can from 2-0 down to thrash Spain 5-2 in front of a huge 60,000 crowd on Saturday.

The talented young attacking midfielder was watched by his father Kirk and Wolves academy chief Gareth Prosser in Kolkata.

And more than three million were watching back home with the final screened live on BBC2.

Wolves sporting director Kevin Thelwell added: "Morgan has been with us a long, long time now since we signed him as an eight-year-old.

"We live in the same town so I see him around the place, and know him as a person as well as a footballer.

"I am delighted he has achieved what he has achieved and delighted he is a Wolves player.

"He is a fantastic advert for young players who aspire to be the very best they can be.

"I think the academy also deserves huge credit for the work that they have done with Morgan."

A number of Wolves' staff have added their congratulations to the 17-year-old with the club deeply proud of what their academy prospect has achieved.

Academy boss Gareth Prosser

"I was extremely fortunate to be out in India to witness England winning the Under-17s World Cup against Spain, and to see one of our own – Morgan Gibbs-White – play a key part in the success.

"It was a privilege for me to be with Morgan’s dad Kirk at the three group games and the final, fitting reward for the family’s many hours spent back and forth to Compton Park and various training grounds around the country.

"Morgan had already created some history in his career to date – one of the youngest players to play for Wolves - and now he adds the World Cup success to this too.

"At still only 17, he has many more exciting years ahead of him if he keeps up the attitude and desire to be the best he can be."

Under-23s boss Scott Sellars

"He is in charge of his own career and his own destiny, and his talent and ability is matched by his personality and his desire to be a top player.

"To go to a World Cup after playing just 30 minutes in an Under-23s game after his injury, and then force his way into the team and score in the final sums him up both as a player but also as a personality and character."

Under-18s boss Darren Ryan

"When I first worked with him at the age of 12, I could tell he had the ability to go on and progress into a top player and he is well on that journey now.

"There was one occasion when he’d just got into the under-18s under Rob Edwards as an under-16, but had to come off for tactical reasons after another player had been sent off.

"The game was at Compton and I was with the under-16s on another pitch. Morgan came running over and said he’d had to come off and he wanted to come and play on our pitch instead!

"We got to half time, 4-0 down to Newcastle, so I made the change and sent him on. We ended up losing 4-3 and should have got something out of it in the end.

"He came on and took us to another level and that is something that he has shown he is capable of doing all the way through the academy."

Assistant academy manager Marc Campbell

"Knowing Morgs, even though he has just won the World Cup, I am sure he will be thinking….what is next.

"He will be wanting to get in the first team at Wolves and I think the sky is the limit for him.

"With the support around him, from his family and everyone at the club, I think he can go on and be whatever he wants to be."

Managing director Laurie Dalrymple

"Everyone connected with Wolves was so proud and delighted to see Morgan and England come through a tough competition and win the World Cup.

"The way he has progressed through the academy since arriving at the age of eight is a testament both to his talent and hard work, and the support of his family and all of the staff at Wolves who have helped him along the way.

"It is a fantastic achievement and one I am sure Morgan will never forget."