Vokes targets first Welsh cap
Wolves' new boy Sam Vokes is determined to cap a whirlwind few days by winning his first Welsh full cap.
Wolves' new boy Sam Vokes is determined to cap a whirlwind few days by winning his first Welsh full cap.
Vokes became manager Mick McCarthy's first summer signing on Friday after penning a four-year deal from Bournemouth.
The 18-year-old barely had time to unpack his bags before he was off to join new team-mates Wayne Hennessey, David Edwards and Freddy Eastwood in the full Welsh squad.
Vokes has been included for the first time for the friendlies away to Iceland on Wednesday and Holland next Sunday.
"It's a great opportunity for me to go away with Wales and if I get a cap that will be a brilliant feeling," he said.
"It would cap off a great few days if it happens. Any player wants to play at international level so if I get the call I'll be very happy."
Vokes arrived at Molineux after playing in the same Wales under-21 team as Hennessey and Edwards, whose opinion he sought before joining Wolves.
"I spoke to Dave Edwards in the week who assured me what a great club it is," said Vokes. "It's easier to come into a team where you know a couple of players.
"I'll be able to get to know the other lads pre-season."
Vokes is taking nothing for granted at Molineux – after revealing his first ambition is simply to win a place in the team.
The 18-year-old joins six strikers, with Sylvan Ebanks-Blake, Andy Keogh and Stephen Ward and transfer-listed Freddy Eastwood, Jay Bothroyd and Stephen Elliott. Another, freed Sunderland man Dwight Yorke, was linked with Wolves at the weekend.
The youngster is determined to impress in pre-season to ensure he is in line for a place by the time the big Championship kick-off comes around on August 9.
"I just want to come in here and prove myself," said Vokes. "If I can do that on the training field then I will get a crack in the first team."