Joe Hodge makes first Premier League start as Wolves move off bottom

Hodge, who joined Wolves from Manchester City last year, played for an hour as his side ground out a late 2-1 win to move off the foot of the table.

PRODIGY: Joe Hodge of Wolverhampton Wanderers. Pic: Isaac Parkin - WWFC/Wolves via Getty Images

Joe Hodge made his first league start for Wolves while Everton handed Tom Cannon his top-flight debut as the English Premier League returned after the World Cup on St Stephen’s Day.

Ireland U21 midfielder Hodge (20) got three substitute appearances under Wolves caretaker boss Steve Evans in October and new permanent chief Julen Lopetegui kept faith by promoting the playmaker into his first XI at Goodison Park.