Wolves defender Matt Doherty proving to be unsung hero

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Wolverhampton Wanderers edged into the Last 16 of the FA Cup with a narrow 3-2 win over Shrewsbury Town.

The League One outfit led 2-1 at one stage but Wolves showed their class to set up a showdown with Bristol City later this month.

Wolves we indebted to Matt Doherty who netted two goals on the night to edge his team through.

The 27-year-old has been a key member of Nuno Espírito Santo’s team this season.

Doherty has played in every game for last year’s Championship winners; featuring prominently as a right wing-back,

It was uncertain whether Espírito Santo might look to add someone to his squad ahead of their Premier League campaign.

It seems pretty conclusive now, however, that the boss has full faith in the Republic of Ireland international in that role.

Doherty has chipped in with three Premier League goals this season and has largely been one of Wolves’ top performers.

It seems unthinkable that in a squad boasting so many attacking talents it would be Doherty who catches the eye as one of the standout players.

Doherty moves into a testimonial year at Molineux next season and will go down in Wolves history as something of a cult hero.

Having won promotion from League One and the Championship with the club, Doherty has seen it all.

On current form, he is proving himself to be every inch a solid Premier League player.

Doherty is a vastly underrated member of Wolves’ squad and right now is one of the team’s most integral players.