Wolves Academy under-12s have picked up on the lead of their elder colleagues by reaching the final of the prestigious Tesco Foyle Cup being played in Ireland.

After the under-17s clinched the Gothia Cup in Sweden last weekend, the younger players have also come through their group at their tournament this week and today beat Sheffield United and FS Academy to reach the final.

Awaiting in tomorrow's showdown at Derry's Brandywell Stadium are Hearts, but whatever happens it's already been an excellent week's work.

Wolves kicked off their campaign in Group A with a 5-0 win against Irishowen YL, then sharing in a goalless draw with Armagh City before another 5-0 win against Derry & District Colts.

That led to the last eight battle with highly-fancied Sheffield United, but Wolves blunted the Blades with a 2-1 success before then triumphing 5-0 against FS Academy.

Assistant Academy Manager and 9-16s coach Gareth Prosser is out in Ireland with the team, along with coach Paul Williams, Technical Development Officer Marc Campbell and physiotherapist Jazz Sodhi.

"We had three very good group games and were probably unlucky not to win them all as we created some very good chances against Armagh," said Gareth.

"Sheffield United was our toughest test so far in the quarter final, and they really came at us in the second half, but we managed to hang on to go through to the semi finals.

"From there the lads went from strength to strength and produced an excellent performance to see us through to the final against Hearts.

"It's a great achievement already at what is a hugely competitive tournament, with 128 teams across the age groups and 28 in ours alone.

"For some of the lads it's their first time away from home, but they've been a credit to the club and have drawn a lot of compliments from the people over here."

Gareth also paid tribute to the staff who have travelled and ensured the team are fully prepared from match to match.

"Jazz has been great in terms of preparing the lads fitness wise as have Paul and Marc with their pre-match presentations," he added.

"It's been a superb all-round effort from everyone concerned and given the players a great experience whatever happens tomorrow."