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Wolves saw off Derby County in style and will win promotion to the Premier League this weekend with victory over neighbours Birmingham City.

Diogo Jota opened the scoring early on to calm any nerves at Molineux and Ruben Neves rattled in the goal-of-the-season with a stunning second-half volley.

It was a party atmosphere inside Molineux as the gold and black faithful chanted: 'We are going up' after comfortably negotiating a fifth win out of six to put them on the brink of promotion and the title.

The job could be done even earlier if Fulham or Cardiff drop points in their weekend fixtures, but regardless of what happens in the days ahead, tonight felt like mission complete.

John Ruddy didn't have much to do inbetween the sticks as he recorded a 21st clean sheet of the season.

But it was those in front of him - most notably the deadly goalscorers - who made the difference.

Here's how we rated the players.

Ruddy - 7 - Yet another clean sheet for the former Norwich man who looked very assured when dealing with high balls in the box. Those in front of him again ensured the one capped England man had very little to do.



Boly - 8.5 - What a ball for Jota. Like a few teams lately, the opponents seemed to focus on keeping close tabs on Wolves wing backs, which on this occasion allowed Boly to get further forward and delivery a cutting ball. Hardly troubled and oozed confidence throughout.



Coady - 8 - Nipped in front of his man and pinched the ball countless times as he made easy work of any Derby attacks. From an up and down centre midfielder and makeshift right back, to a terrace hero at Molineux.



Bennett - 8 - Wins his headers and keeps his distribution simple. Another solid and reliable performance from a very steady footballer.



Doherty - 7.5 - Got forward more than Douglas but without causing any real problems. But what a season the Irishman has had, right wing back is definitely his best position.





Neves - 10 - Was allowed space to play and run the game, so that’s exactly what he did. A fantastic all round performance topped of with the goal of the season. I feel like every week recently, I’ve been saying he’s the best player I’ve seen at Molineux for generation, that’s because he is. A magnificent footballer.



Saiss - 8 - His work and style of play allows Neves to do his thing. An unsung hero for Wolves this year, as he doesn’t get the headlines with what he does. But the role he’s played has been vital in the success Wolves have had, just ask Ruben Neves.



Douglas - 7.5 - Excellent set play delivery, as usual. Despite Wolves dominance, never really got forward but was still neat and tidy in an a good all round team performance.





Jota - 8 - Timed his run perfectly, one touch with the knee and then dispatched a perfectly lobbed half volley finish. Busy throughout and a real handful for the Derby defence. Looking like the early season Jota again.



Afobe - 7 - Another big shift for the Bournemouth loanee, only one real chance though when he came close with a header after a great ball from Cavaleiro. Occasionally swapped with Jota on the right.

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Cavaleiro - 7 - Not at his best against Derby but he never shied away from getting the ball and did produce one sublime first half nutmeg, plus a great cross for Afobe. Did his bit for team with plenty of tracking.



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Costa (Afobe) - 7 - Unlucky to be left out two games on the spin, but doesn’t that speak volumes for the quality Wolves have in depth? Some great bursts of pace and looked a threat.



Bonatini (Jota) - 6.5 - Neat and tidy, linked the play well. One lovely bit of footwork but again didn’t look like he could get a goal.

