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WATCH: Max Kilman dedicates Wolves goal to Mario Lemina and family following father's passing

Captain Max Kiman celebrated opening the scoring for Wolves against Everton by holding up Mario Lemina's number 5 shirt in support of his team-mate and family.

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The club put out a short statement before kick-off confirming the sad news that Lemina's father had sadly passed away in France.

Kilman hammered home for only his second goal for the club before running to the dugout to grab the number 5 shirt from manager Gary O'Neil.

The midfielder was not available for the game having flown back home to be with his family.

Wolves players will wore black armbands for the game as a mark of respect.