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Wolves boss Edwards praises players’ commitment after performance

Wolves boss Edwards praises players’ commitment after performance
Wolves boss Edwards praises players’ commitment after performanceLee Keuneke/Every Second Media / Shutterstock Editorial / Profimedia

Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Rob Edwards believes the defensive improvements his side have made in recent months were evident in their goalless draw with Newcastle United at Molineux.

In challenging winter conditions, Wolves produced a disciplined performance, limiting the Champions League contenders to no shots on target until the 85th minute while creating the better chances themselves.

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The manager lves manager insists there is still room for improvement as the Old Gold aim to build on their momentum and maintain a strong push through the second half of the season.

“I’m really proud of them. It was a really spirited performance, really committed. I thought the lads were really good without the ball,” Edwards said.

“We had to be against a team like this today with the quality that they have and controlled the game the way we wanted it without the ball.

“I thought we limited them to very little, although I would love us to have a little bit more threat than going forward, whether it's on the counter, whether we can get a bit more control in the final third.

“It wasn’t to be today, but I’m asking a lot of them in that way, and we’re asking even more of them going forward, but overall, I’m delighted with the commitment and the spirit of the team today, against a very good team.”