Wolves boss Bruno Lage says Max Kilman can act as inspiration for the club's academy talent.

The defender made 30 Premier League appearances last season.

Lage has identified midfielder Luke Cundle as another who could eventually play week-in, week-out in the top flight.

He said: “I think what Max did this season maybe started two or three years ago, with Nuno, when he played two or three games.

“Maybe it's what we did with Luke this season and maybe in two or three years, we can do the same thing with Luke that we did with Max.

"What was important for Max? To play with (Conor) Coady and (Romain) Saiss' experience; they are there.

“In the future, when Luke comes, Max will have three years with experience, so that's the kind of things you can get with experience. You cannot put everyone in at the same time because in the end we need to win games and for the club to fight for their goals and to continue in the Premier League."