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James Collins felt his under-23s side ‘nicked’ three points they might not have deserved with an 89th minutes winner on the road at Newcastle United.

Wolves under-21s will continue their Papa John’s Trophy campaign this evening when James Collins’ side make the short trip to Shropshire to face League One outfit Shrewsbury Town.

Shrewsbury Town 3 (Bloxham 73, Lloyd 79, Pyke 90) Wolves under-21s 1 (Hesketh 31)

Tuesday night’s Papa John’s Trophy defeat at Shrewsbury Town must be used as a learning experience for Wolves’ young players, according to head coach James Collins.

Owen Hesketh believes Wolves’ youngsters should back themselves more and play their own game in the Papa John’s Trophy, despite stern opposition.

Under-23 head coach James Collins has been pleased with how the younger members of the professional phase at Wolves Academy have adapted to Premier League 2 football this season.

Wolves under-23s return to Premier League 2 action on Monday afternoon when Southampton visit Compton Park.

Wolves 0 Southampton 1 (Olaigbe pen 6)

James Collins was left disappointed by an under-par performance from his Wolves under-23 side in their defeat to Southampton on Monday afternoon.

Wolves under-23s will be looking for their first win in five on Monday night, as they head to the north east to face Newcastle United in Premier League 2 action.

Newcastle United 2 (Wiggett 52, Stephenson 59) Wolves 3 (Agboola 41, Birtwistle 49, Carty 89)

James Collins admitted his young Wolves side were second best throughout their defeat at Crewe Alexandra, which saw the under-21s fall out of the Papa John’s Trophy in the group stages.

Wolves under-23s head to St Andrew’s on Friday night and tickets are on sale for fans to show their support in the West Midlands derby.

Wolves under-23s will step out at St Andrews on Friday evening as they attempt to get back to winning ways in Premier League 2 in a West Midlands derby clash with Birmingham City.

Wolves under-23s will be aiming to bounce back from their first loss in seven when they head to Birmingham to take on Aston Villa on Friday evening.

The best of the action caught on camera from Montgomery Waters Meadow as Wolves under-21s took on Shrewsbury Town in the Papa John’s Trophy.

Wolves under-23s are looking to maintain their 100 per cent winning record at home on Monday when James Collins’ side invite Sunderland to Aggborough.

Wolves 1 (Silva 44) Sunderland 3 (Harris 13, 47 & 90)

James Collins described his team as a “joy to watch” at times against Sunderland on Monday, so was doubly disappointed their efforts went unrewarded.

Under-23 defender Lewis Richards was left disappointed after Wolves’ 100 per cent winning record at home came to an end on Monday night in defeat to Sunderland.

Wolves under-23s are aiming to build on their opening Premier League Cup victory when James Collins’ side head on the road to Exeter City on Wednesday evening.

James Collins admitted his side for Wednesday night’s Premier League Cup visit to Exeter City might be made up of a mixture of his under-23 squad and under-18s as Wolves aim to make it two wins from two in the competition.

Luke Cundle has targeted more goals in a Wolves shirt after he rescued a point for James Collins’ under-23s at Burnley on Friday night.

Burnley 1 (Thompson 76 (p)) Wolves 1 (Cundle 79)

Wolves under-23s turn their attentions back to the Premier League 2 on Friday evening after an impressive few weeks in cup competitions, as they travel to Burnley.

Captain Luke Cundle insists Wolves under-23s are high on confidence having overcome Wigan Athletic in the Papa John’s Trophy and Division 1 outfit West Ham United in the Premier League Cup last week.

James Collins has set high standards for his under-23 group in order to prepare them for Premier League level, so expects them to be met every game.

Exeter City 2 (Cox 8, Pond 61) Wolves 3 (Campbell 28, Carty 49, Corbett 51)

Chem Campbell is putting pressure on himself to score and assist more goals for James Collins’ under-23s side this season.

Despite picking up the three points against Fulham which put his Wolves under-23 side joint top of Premier League 2 Division 2, James Collins was not too pleased with his team’s performance on Monday night.

Wolves 2 (Hesketh 7, Campbell 81) Fulham 1 (Hilton 89 (pen))

Wolves under-23s are in Premier League 2 action on Monday night as they host Division 2 leaders Fulham at Aggborough.

Under-23 striker Conor Carty was pleased to have got his season off an running with a goal in Wolves’ 3-2 Premier League Cup victory at Exeter City, to maintain his side’s place at the top of the Group F table.

James Collins was pleased the increased attacking intent he instilled into his Wolves under-23s players came to fruition on Wednesday night, as his side made it two wins from two in the Premier League Cup with victory over Exeter City.

Wolves under-23s begin their 2021/22 Premier League Cup campaign this afternoon when James Collins’ side host Premier League 2 Division 1 outfit West Ham United at Aggborough.

Wolves 1 (Birtwistle 12) West Ham 0

Goalkeeper Louie Moulden was impressed with the maturity showed by the younger members of the Wolves squad as James Collins’ under-21s got their Papa John’s Trophy campaign off to a great start.

Fielding a young team in the Papa John’s Trophy on Tuesday night brought an air of caution for James Collins, but what his side produced left him proud at the DW Stadium.

Reading 3 (Clarke 21, Ehibhatiomhan 39, Osorio 83) Wolves 0

Wolves under-23s will get their Premier League Cup campaign underway against West Ham United at Aggborough next week after the fixtures for this season’s competition were confirmed.

James Collins is expecting to go with another young line-up for Friday night’s match with Premier League 2 newcomers Nottingham Forest having given full under-23 debuts to three players last time out.

Wolves under-23s will be aiming to build on their opening day victory over Middlesbrough when they continue their Premier League 2 season at Reading on Monday evening.

Match-winner Austin Samuels is hoping his brace in Wolves under-23’s victory over Middlesbrough in the opening game of the season is just the start of what is to come for the 20-year-old.

Wolves under-23s will be hoping to bounce back from Monday’s defeat to Reading when they face Premier League 2 newcomers Nottingham Forest at Aggborough this evening.

Wolves have signed midfielder Joe Hodge to bolster James Collins’ under-23s squad for the 2021/22 season.

Wigan 0 Wolves under-21s 0

The Wolves under-23 squad has been bolstered with the permanent signing of Harvey Griffiths from Manchester City.

Wolves under-21s will get their Papa John’s Trophy campaign underway this evening when the side travel to the DW Stadium to face League One outfit Wigan Athletic.

Wolves 1 (Birtwistle 15) Nottingham Forest 0

James Collins and his under-23 squad are getting excited ahead of the first game of the new 2021/22 Premier League 2 season, which gets underway on Monday evening at home to Middlesbrough.

Wolves defender Hugo Bueno has signed a new two-year contract with the option of a further 12 months.

Wolves under-23s get their Premier League 2 season underway on Monday evening and supporters are being invited back to watch James Collins’ side.

Wolves under-23s will kick off their 2021/22 Premier League 2 season by inviting Middlesbrough to Aggborough on Monday evening.

Under-23 head coach James Collins was delighted to see his side open their Premier League 2 campaign with a well-earned victory over Middlesbrough.

James Collins admits his under-23 side have a lot of hard work ahead of them in the next week as they prepare for the start of their Premier League 2 campaign.

James Collins has been impressed with his under-23 players who have played a part in Wolves’ senior pre-season friendly fixtures so far and admits the decisions about which squad they will be part of for the upcoming campaign is yet to be decided.

Nelson Semedo helped Wolves under-23s to victory in their opening game of the Premier League 2 season, as the wing-back gained match fitness following a period of isolation.

Wolves 2 (Samuels 16, 69) Middlesbrough 1 (Fletcher 71)

Wolves will be aiming to reach the knockout stages of the Papa John’s Trophy for a third successive season after once again being named as one of the 16 Category One Academy sides taking part.

Wolves have been drawn against Wigan Athletic, Crewe Alexandra and Shrewsbury Town as the under-21s are set to play in the Papa John’s Trophy for the upcoming season.

Wolves Academy midfielder Taylor Perry has been rewarded for his progress with a new deal at Molineux.

A date has been set for Wolves under-21s’ Papa John’s Trophy trip to Shrewsbury Town.

Wolves’ talented under-23 players have been learning from new first-team head coach Bruno Lage as the squad returns to Compton Park for pre-season.

Wolves have completed the signing of England youth international goalkeeper Louie Moulden.

Go behind the scenes at Compton Park as England youth goalkeeper Louie Moulden became the latest member of the pack.

Crystal Palace 3 (Street 7, Rich-Baghuelou 36, Omilabu 100) Wolves 2 (Corbeanu 47, 76)

James Collins has expressed pride in his Wolves under-23s players as their season came to an end on Monday evening at the final hurdle in a play-off semi-final defeat to Crystal Palace.

Austin Samuels has extended his stay with Wolves Academy by a further 12 months after penning a new contract.

Wolves Academy defender Pascal Estrada has signed a new one-year contract with the club.

Wolves Academy loanee Dion Sanderson was voted Sunderland AFC Supporters’ Young Player of the Year for his efforts during the 2020/21 campaign.

Wolves under-21s will begin their Papa John’s Trophy campaign at Wigan Athletic next month.

Under-23 head coach James Collins believes Wolves’ pre-season preparation has been a great experience for all his players, with half of his squad currently working with the first-team.

Defender Dion Sanderson has signed a new four-year contract with Wolves and joined Championship side Birmingham City on loan for the 2021/22 season.

It’s crunch time for Wolves under-23s, who take on Crystal Palace in the Premier League 2 Division 2 play-off semi-final on Monday evening.

Wolves Academy talent Chem Campbell has been rewarded for his hard work and progress with a new two-and-a-half-year deal.

James Collins admits he is enjoying the style of football his Wolves under-23s are playing after a comfortable 3-0 victory over Norwich City made it three games unbeaten for the development side.

Wolves 3 (Cundle 13, Hesketh 62, Scott 77) Norwich City 0

Wolves under-23s will be hoping to maintain their place in the Premier League 2 Division 2 play-off spots with just three matches of the season remaining when they host Norwich City at Aggborough on Monday afternoon.

Wolves Academy striker Conor Carty has extended his stay at Molineux, after enjoying a breakthrough season with the under-23s group this year.

Theo Corbeanu felt Wolves under-23s were unlucky in their Black Country derby draw with West Bromwich Albion, where, despite dominating much of the match, they were only able to capitalise with one goal, allowing the visitors to hit back with a late equaliser.

James Collins felt his Wolves under-23 side produced one of their best spells of the season in Monday afternoon’s draw with West Bromwich Albion, despite falling to a late goal to snatch the three points from their grasp.

Wolves 1 (Carty 66) West Bromwich Albion 1 (Gardner-Hickman 89 (p))

Wolves under-23s will be aiming to replicate last week’s excellent performance against Newcastle United when they face a Black Country Derby clash against West Bromwich Albion on Monday lunchtime.

The fixtures for Wolves under-23’s 2021/22 Premier League 2 Division 2 season have been revealed.

It was a lockdown birthday to remember for Luke Cundle, after the Wolves midfielder marked his 19th by scoring and creating two assists as the under-23s claimed a 3-0 win over Norwich City to maintain their standings in the play-off places.

Wolves under-23s will travel to Crystal Palace for their Premier League 2 Division 2 play-off semi-final next week.

James Collins believes his players will learn from the challenges of Monday’s draw with Reading when they compete in the Premier League 2 Division 2 play-offs.

Wolves 2 (Hesketh 31, Carty 75) Reading 2 (Azeez 26, 85)

Home advantage in the Premier League 2 Division 2 play-offs is at stake for Wolves under-23s on Monday, as their regular season concludes against Reading.

Conor Carty believes Wolves under-23s are ready to shine in the play-offs and will revel in the pressure of the occasion.

Owen Hesketh has been rewarded for his hard work and impressive performances for Wolves under-23s with a new contract.

Reading 5 (Onen 1, Estrada OG 45, Watson 61, Azeez 82, 87) Wolves 0

Wolves under-23s face the first match of a Reading double-header on Friday afternoon as the Premier League 2 Division 2 season approaches its climax.

Wolves left-back Ryan Giles has joined Cardiff City on loan ahead of the 2021/22 Championship season.

Wolves under-23s are back in league action on Monday afternoon as they invite Sunderland to the West Midlands for a PL2 clash at Aggborough.

Young Wolves striker Conor Carty scored his first hat-trick for the development side during a behind closed doors friendly over Black Country rivals West Bromwich Albion.

James Collins admitted his Wolves under-23s were second best in their recent defeat to league leaders Leeds United, but felt there was plenty of cause for optimism ahead of a tight run to the end of the season.

Wolves midfielder Luke Cundle believes the under-23s have got their sights set on finishing the season in the play-off spots despite having fallen to league leaders Leeds United in their latest clash.

Wolves 0 Leeds United 2 (Rodrigo 6, 15 (p))

Wolves under-23s will be aiming to extend their winning Premier League 2 run on Friday afternoon when they host Division 2 leaders Leeds United at Aggborough.

James Collins is hoping Chem Campbell can build on his last-minute goal which helped the under-23s to victory against Fulham as the forward continues his comeback from injury.

Chem Campbell was delighted to have scored his first goal of the season for the under-23s following a long injury lay-off, as a first-time bullet from outside the area secured the points against Fulham.

Fulham 0 Wolves 2 (Samuels 61, Campbell 90)

Wolves striker Dongda He has made an exciting loan move to Chinese Super League club Beijing Sinobo Guoan until the end of their 2021 season.

Wolves under-23s will be aiming to make it two wins from two in Premier League 2 on Friday lunchtime when they travel to south-west London to take on Fulham.

Wolves under-23 head coach James Collins admits his side still have much to improve on when they head to Fulham in their latest Premier League 2 clash.