Joe Hodge has entered new contract talks with Wolves.

The Express & Star says the 20-year-old academy product has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign after making his senior debut off the bench against Chelsea back in October, under interim head coach Steve Davis.

The caretaker boss kept Hodge in his match day squads and gave him his first senior start in the Carabao Cup, until Julen Lopetegui took over.

The Spaniard has also taken a shine to the Republic of Ireland under-21 international and gave him his first Premier League start on Boxing Day.

Now, as part of the first team, Hodge is expected to be rewarded with a new long-term contract.

Wolves are currently in negotiations with Hodge's representatives to come to an agreement and make him the latest young talent to commit their future to the club.