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Wolves boss unveils 'legitimate option' at centre-back

Gary O'Neil says Mario Lemina is now a 'legitimate option' at centre-back, but insists it will not change Wolves' plan to sign a defender in January.

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The skipper put in a tremendous performance at the heart of defence in the 4-1 win over Fulham amid Wolves' injury and illness crisis.

It was the first time Lemina had played in a back four and O'Neil now sees him as a viable option in that department when needed.

The head coach said: "Things can change, but off the back of last weekend, I think he's a legitimate option for us at centre-back, especially with the quality that we have available to us in midfield.

"But Santi and Dawson have been in good form and they're both back fit."