New Wolves keeper Aaron McCarey is delighted to have made his debut for the reserves in Tuesday's defeat at Chelsea.

The promising Irish gloveman, who turned 18 last Thursday, was between the sticks as the second string put in a good performance despite being beaten 2-0 by a Chelsea side boasting a fair sprinkling of first team experience.

Aaron agreed to join Wolves from Monaghan United last September, and although the deal couldn't be ratified until January he has been at Wolves since the end of the Irish season in November to train at the club and get acclimatised to his new surroundings.

"It was good to get my first game although it was a disappointing result," he said.

"It was a great experience playing against a Chelsea team who had a few first teamers involved.

"There were a few nerves, in a good way, but it was good to get the game under my belt.

"As well as the players we were up against, it was also a case of getting to know how my new team-mates play given it was my first game.

"It was good to test myself against the calibre of player we came up against and I think we were unlucky to get done by a set piece and then a really good goal."

McCarey is eligible to play in Academy under-18 fixtures as well as for the reserves, and has enjoyed having time to work with goalkeeping coach Pat Mountain and the club's other custodians.

"Being able to come over in November gave me the chance to settle in," he says.

"I managed to get used to the training every day and get to grips with preparing for the matches whenever they come along.

"I've been able to pick up different bits and pieces which I didn't know before.

"It's been good to start working with Pat and the other keepers here who are giving me great advice."