Wolves sealed promotion to the Premiership on Saturday and boss Mick McCarthy feels his experiences with Sunderland will stand the club in good stead next season. McCarthy failed to save the Black Cats from finishing bottom in 2003 and 2006, but is certain he can do better this time around.

"Last time I think I had a bit of naivety, I also think I had the usual 'Well, if that's what I've got then I'll do it' arrogance to think I could," he said.

"We didn't get bashed up, we didn't get a lot of points, but I didn't really get a chance."

Asked if he thought Wolves could stay up, he said: "Of course I do, given a sporting chance."