Joe Hodge has penned a new deal with Wolves to 2027.

The 20-year-old has enjoyed his breakthrough season with the first-team this year and has flourished under head coach Julen Lopetegui, who handed him his full Premier League debut just last month. Hodge joined Wolves in 2021 from Manchester City.

Sporting director Matt Hobbs said: “Scott Sellars deserves the credit for this one. He's a player he knew from his time at Man City and he knew the family well. When Scott found out the possibility he could join us, even with the injury Joe had, he thought it was a move which would benefit the club, so actively pushed it, and he was right.

“Joe's character is unbelievable. He's a quiet boy, he doesn't like any of the fuss, and is just very serious about his football. A person like that, when they get opportunities, they're in a position to take them because they're mentally so strong and stable.

“From his first session, Julen's been impressed with Joe, he's shown he's part of his plans. He's shown he trusts Joe and the other players trust him which is really important. Joe's still young, he's got to stay humble and stay patient, because he's going to be a big, important part of our squad going forward."