Wolves defender Dexter Lembikisa praised for going from 'also rans' to top academy graduate
Wolves defender Dexter Lembikisa has been praised for going from an 'almost ran' to one of Wolves' top academy graduates through his attitude and dedication.
The 19-year-old Jamaican international enjoyed a breakthrough season - which saw him handed his senior debut in November last year as a late substitute in the Carabao Cup against Leeds United.
Lembikisa, who joined the club as a nine-year old, was handed his bow just five days after his 19th birthday. Then just three days later, he made his Premier League debut in the 68th minute against Arsenal at Molineux.
Earlier this summer the defender insisted he was open to a loan move away from the club - with Burton Albion previously linked with an approach.
It has been a sharp rise for the defender - and one of his Wolves academy coaches has praised his 'attitude and dedication', that has aided his rise into the first team picture.
