Dave Edwards: Wolves' Tommy Doyle shows that hard work gets rewards

Joao Gomes overall has been very impressive, even with some small dips in form, and they have been the starting two midfielders.

I’ve had it at times in my career when it can be hard to break in, knowing you’re third or fourth choice, and you have to keep doing the right things and always stay in the manager’s thinking.

It sounds that Doyle is that kind of character, from listening to Gary O’Neil’s comments after the match. He’s a model professional, grateful for the opportunity in the Premier League with Wolves, and you have to give him huge credit because he’s stepped into the role seamlessly.

And it’s the hard work he does in training that allows him to be up to the pace of the game. He definitely brings a different dynamic to the midfield with his range of passing and set pieces.

You know he’ll have a good shot on him too, but he didn’t realise his left foot was so good!

As the ball came to him and he chopped on to his left foot, it shows the confidence he has in his own ability and what a terrific strike. It was fabulous, right up there with Wolves’ top FA Cup goals.

In the circumstances of the game, it was a big moment for him and the team. The way he grew into the game, even more after Gomes got sent off, there was a lot of responsibility on his shoulders for a young player. He’s really risen to the occasion against Brentford and Everton and I’m delighted for him. I love when hard work is rewarded.

With how Wolves have done in the league, it’s really important Wolves don’t lose the replay with Brentford. It would be great to see them have a Cup run this year, especially if they are going to finish mid-table in the Premier League.

It really excites the fans and I would love Wolves to have a Cup run. They have a really good opportunity to do it and with a couple of good draws, you never know.

I was really impressed with O’Neil’s team selection. He hasn’t got a lot of options but he chose his strongest side and that was great to see.

On the Gomes sending off, I can see why it’s given as a red but it’s frustrating.

It always looks worse slowed down. There was no malice in the tackle, it’s how he tackles, he’s always on the edge. He was trying to drag the ball away, but it wasn’t a forceful challenge, just slightly mistimed. I can see why it’s given, but I think it’s extremely harsh.

Then all you want is consistency and the Mikkel Damsgaard tackle on Doyle is probably worse. How VAR can’t intervene and give a red card is beyond me.

Further into the game, Keane Lewis-Potter should also get a red card for raising his hands to Nelson Semedo. Wolves have been desperately unlucky on many occasions this season and that could have been enough for Wolves to win the tie. It’s very disappointing.

Meanwhile, it was good to see Pedro Neto get more minutes.

Hamstring injuries can be difficult ones because you never quite know how it’s going to react.

You don’t really know until you’re out on the pitch. The type of player Neto is, he has to use his pace, and I was worried. But it looks like the club have done a terrific job and he didn’t show any signs of holding back against Everton.

Then against Brentford, he changed the game for Wolves. They looked more dangerous with him on the field, it’s a massive plus for O’Neil and the club.

The replay is an additional game Wolves might not want but it’s more minutes for Neto and I hope he can continue to build and rediscover his form.