Wolves Youth team are back into pre-season training and will open their programme of friendly games against Arsenal on Wednesday July 25 (1pm kick-off, at Compton).

The youngsters, who will number 19 in total this season, will also play games against Blackpool on Wednesday August 1 (12 noon kick-off, away) and Coventry on Saturday August 4 (11am kick-off, at Compton).

The squad will then round off their warm-up with a trip to Holland.

"We've got our biggest intake possibly ever this year with 13 new boys joining us," says Academy manager Chris Evans.

"They are a very high quality group and as exciting an intake as I have known. They have been very successful over the past two years, playing in the toughest Academy division in England.

"Each player has followed a summer programme and we will be working on building up their fitness even further this week.

"Our first friendly against Arsenal is scheduled for the 25th and we would welcome fans coming along to support the new crop of talent coming through."