McCarthy delighted with young pack

Mick McCarthy paid tribute to the contribution of his Wolves’ youngsters after Wanderers squeezed past Southend and into the Carling Cup third round last night.

McCarthy handed Sam Winnall and Danny Batth their senior debuts for the club and Ashley Hemmings his first start for the tie at Molineux, in a Wolves side featuring 10 adjustments from the one which drew 1-1 at Everton on Saturday.