Five Wolves players who could be future internationals

And with Wolves in the top flight, their players will find themselves being looked at ever more closely for international call-ups. Here are five who could earn themselves a cap if they play well this season.

Conor Coady – England

Coady has become a sensation at Wolves under boss Nuno, who has turned him from a midfielder into a formidable defender.

And that successful transition has seen him become a key part of their defence in the Premier League, where Nuno is relying on his leadership qualities and courage.

The 25-year-old is on a bigger stage now than the Championship and if he continues to produce the defensive displays that we witnessed last season, Gareth Southgate – who already rates him highly – will surely come knocking.

Diogo Jota – Portugal

Jota was among the Portuguese contingent brought into Wolves last season and he impressed admirably in the Championship going forward.

The qualities he put on show were his dynamic dribbling skills combined with his pace, his crossing and his eye for goal.

Now he has tougher defenders in front of him so he will need to raise his game in order to continue showcasing his talents.

If he can do that then Jota will be able to follow his fellow countryman and Wolves team-mate Ruben Neves.

They are both young footballers, at the same age, 21, and Neves has shown Jota the route to the reigning European champions’ XI if he can prove himself.

Willy Boly – France

Last season Boly already looked like a Premier League player in the Championship so now he should feel right at home.

It shouldn’t take him long to adjust to the step-up, in fact he already has after his strong defensive performance against champions Manchester City.

Boly is another key part of Nuno’s defence and is a big, solid defender who gives Wolves cover. He is 27, so experience won’t be a problem for him in getting a French call-up.

He has also got the quality and stature to succeed, so what is most important is that he continues playing well.

But Boly looks like he can handle the pressure so it should be a matter of time before his call-up.

Elliot Watt – Scotland

Watt is among Wolves’ exciting young prospects and impressed on his first full debut for the senior team against Sheffield Wednesday in the Carabao Cup.

He is only 18, but earned a spot in central midfield in Nuno’s starting line-up on Tuesday.

He has already earned a call-up to Scotland’s under-21 side so the next step will surely be the senior team.

At this stage in his career, Watt is still developing so his appearances for Wolves will largely be in under-23 matches and also cup games. But he has bags of potential and has already shown his skill on the pitch, so Scotland will surely be looking at him for the future.

Adama Traore – Spain

Though they haven’t quite hit the heights of their years of dominance from 2008-2012, Spain still possess quality all round the park.

That means Traore getting a call-up looks a tough prospect.

However, he is another player with bags of potential.

The 22-year-old’s best abilities are his dribbling skills and pace. He has all the ingredients, he just needs to put them together and prove how good he is.

A side of his game that he could improve is finding the net, where he has been lacking at other clubs.

If Traore can add that then what a player Wolves will have on their hands.

Spain have quality forwards, but none are as fast as Traore (is there anyone in football who is, apart from perhaps Usain Bolt?) and that attribute could help earn him a call-up.

He has played for Spain from under-16s up to under-21s so he is on their international radar.