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The career of Mark Davies at Wolves - in pictures

A look back at the Wolves career of midfielder Mark Davies, who has completed a move to Premier League Bolton for an undisclosed fee.

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Wolves midfielder Mark Davies has completed his move to Premier League Bolton for an undisclosed fee.
Wolves midfielder Mark Davies has completed his move to Premier League Bolton for an undisclosed fee.
A former student of Pool Hayes Community School in Willenhall, Davies was regarded as a comparable talent to Robbie Keane coming through Wolves’ Academy.
A former student of Pool Hayes Community School in Willenhall, Davies was regarded as a comparable talent to Robbie Keane coming through Wolves’ Academy.
Fans began to get excited in 2003, when the schoolboy got a place in the under 16s England squad,
Fans began to get excited in 2003, when the schoolboy got a place in the under 16s England squad.
A proud moment came in 2005, when Davies led England under 17's out as captain to face Northern Ireland at Molineux.
A proud moment came in 2005, when Davies led England under 17's out as captain to face Northern Ireland at Molineux.
The former England youth captain was widely recognised as one of the best players in the country in his age group .
Davies was widely recognised as one of the best players in the country in his age group .
Davies made his league debut against Leeds in August 2005.
Davies made his league debut against Leeds in August 2005.
Injuries have been a key factor in Davies being restricted to just 27 Wolves appearances since 2005.
Injuries have been a key factor in Davies being restricted to just 27 Wolves appearances since 2005.
Contemporaries like Tom Huddlestone, who was on loan at Wolves from Spurs, have gone on to become established Premier League players.
Contemporaries like Tom Huddlestone, who was on loan at Wolves from Spurs, have gone on to become established Premier League players.
Manager Mick McCarthy has overlooked the midfielder in his first team plans, saying this week: “I’ve seen glimpses of his ability but I think Oldham in an FA Cup replay (16 January 2007) was the last time he really contributed to the first team.”
Manager Mick McCarthy has overlooked the midfielder in his first team plans, saying this week: “I’ve seen glimpses of his ability but I think Oldham in an FA Cup replay (16 January 2007) was the last time he really contributed to the first team.”