"I'm privileged to have someone that believes in me" - Wolves goalscorer 'delighted' with first strike
Marshall Munetsi says the belief in him from head coach Vitor Pereira has been crucial in the new signing notching his first Wolves goal.
The Zimbabwean international, who made a deadline day move for £15million, has excited supporters in his first few weeks at the club but has also missed a handful of big chances to score.
He finally grabbed his first goal to earn Wolves a point against Everton on Saturday night and the 28-year-old says Pereira's belief in him played a big part.
Munetsi said: "I'm delighted!
"The guys have been very helpful in assisting me and the pass from JJ (Bellegarde) was perfect.
"It's now on us to keep pushing, no matter who scores, to get maximum points.
"I do get into good positions, it's just about putting the ball in the back of the net.
"It's something that I will bring to the team, but it's something we have to keep working on.
"When you come in January you don't really have time to adjust so you try to use all the experience you've gained throughout your career.
"The most important thing is to get the trust from the gaffer.
"If he trusts you as a player you know, even if it takes time, that you'll get there.
"I'm privileged to have someone that believes in me.
"He's told me behind the scenes 'keep getting into the right places and the ball will eventually come'.
"I've also been known to be able to score a couple of goals so it's something I'll keep working on.
"This is the first but we have to keep working for more to come."
The head coach was also pleased for Munetsi, who has proven to be a worthwhile addition in the transfer window.
"He deserves it, this is a player that never gives up," Pereira said.
"He fights for every ball, appears in the box to score and when it comes to defending he tries to press everyone on the pitch! Sometimes we need to control him a little bit."
Jack Harrison's deflected shot gave the Toffees the lead before Munetsi's equaliser seven minutes later.
Wolves then dominated the second half and could have gone on to win the game.
"We're obviously not happy, we wanted to get more points," Munetsi added.
"But a point helps his continue with our objectives.
"We need to get more wins, especially at home, but the guys really pushed for that.
"It's been the story of the team, we've been doing well and really pushing.
"We pushed in the second half to get the second half, but Everton is a stubborn team who are doing well.
"For us, we'll take the positives from the game and push on for the next one."
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