Proud moment for important Wolves goalkeeper on landmark debut

The 30-year-old goalkeeper replaced Jose Sa in the 91st minute against Brentford more than a week ago for his top flight debut, despite starting the season as fourth choice goalkeeper.

It was his first competitive Wolves appearance almost two years since arriving as a free transfer from League Two side Northampton Town and the shot-stopper was full of pride.

"Words I never thought I'd hear come out of anyone's mouth, to be honest," King told the Express & Star when told he was now a Premier League player.

"It's just that little carrot and that little stick for me now to strive on and try and achieve more.

"I had some conversations with Ricardo, the goalkeeper coach, and the manager during the week.

"I was made aware that it might happen if the result was one that was eligible for me to be able to participate in the game and I couldn't stop thinking about it for three or four days!

"I came into the game with real calm and just that sense of, OK, it might happen, it might not.

"It was due to happen maybe last year with Gary (O'Neil) as well.

"I'm just buzzing to get on the pitch and get in front of the fans and clap them and just to say that I've done it."

King was not called upon for any big saves during his spell on the pitch, but he did have to deal with a last minute corner that caused chaos in the box, while also coming out to claim a different cross.

After coming for that cross, King attempted to roll the back out quickly for Nelson Semedo but the skipper slowed down and lost possession, in a moment King can fortunately look back on as one that did not cost Wolves.

King added: "I think me claiming the ball in the six-yard box was the loudest cheer of the day, which was a bit louder than the goal!

"We were laughing about it inside, we say all the time that your debut doesn't count unless you touch the ball, so I got a touch.

"I've had a word with Nelson, I don't know why he slowed up when I rolled him out the ball.

"He's been a great servant for the club and obviously he was quite emotional after the game. I think the fans see him quite teary outside, so who knows what's going to happen there.

"It was just good to get on. Apparently Cunha said he was free and open on the other end of the pitch and I just wish I'd seen it!

"Obviously there's a lot of emotions for me and to grab the ball and feel it in the Premier League for the first time was a special moment.

"I'm striving for more."