Wolves boss' high praise for maverick defender Yerson Mosquera

That included some remarkable attacking runs from defence against Newcastle and the head coach has high hopes for Mosquera.

Edwards said: "Wow, he's some guy, isn't he?

"He's so committed, he's so bold and he was almost our biggest counter-attacking threat in the second half from right centre-back.

"I think the fans are beginning to really, really like him and hopefully he can become a bit of a fans' favourite because he's really, really committed. 

"I love that something different that he's got, but he'll sprint back and go make a tackle as well.

"Another really good performance from Yerson."

The 24-year-old has all the physical attributes to be a Premier League success but occasionally switches off or makes an unforced error.

When asked how he finds the balance between Mosquera's free spirit qualities and the team's structure, Edwards added: "It's one of those things that, especially with some of the South Americans that we've got, you can't tie them down. 

"We obviously have to have a structure and we have to try and have some rules, but at the same time, it's who they are.

"They've got to try and feel it a little bit and football is about feel as well. I don't want to create robots at all. 

"I know we have to be very disciplined, especially against a team like this without the ball, but I never want my team to be like that.

"Of course, at the right time, go and take some risks and go and make a 70-yard dribble if you want, Yerson."

Edwards benched another Colombian in Jhon Arias against Newcastle, while he also chose to play Tolu Arokodare ahead of Jorgen Strand Larsen at Molineux.

"I had a few headaches," the head coach admitted.

"Jhon Arias is another one who's been performing really well and has scored in the last couple of home games that we've had.

"There were a couple of difficult decisions that we had to make, but that's what we have to do, that's the job.

"We're always letting at least a few people down, but it's good now that we've got a few difficult decisions because their form is good.

"I think early on there were a few people who were struggling for confidence and belief so we probably had difficult decisions the other way. It's a bit different now. 

"I do feel that we are more solid now. I do think we look more resilient, I think there's more belief there. That's hard to turn around from the position that we were in.

"There were a few that were feeling it, feeling the pressure and were maybe a bit vulnerable. We're certainly trending in the right direction."