Matheus Cunha: The Wolves players love Gary O'Neil

O'Neil came into the Southampton game needing a first win of the season with his position potentially under threat and a 2-0 victory will be a relief to both the head coach and club.

The players have remained behind O'Neil this season and after picking up three points, talisman Cunha insists the dressing room is backing the boss.

"I don't think the point was whether the players were with him, but football is like life and everyone thinks about the results," Cunha said.

"If the results are not there, of course everyone will be under pressure.

"But he always has the group around him, the players love him a lot.

"He was the perfect person to bring me back to this level and I only have good words for him.

"When you don't win the pressure comes but we understand it and this win gives us more time to breathe.

"It was a long journey and we always try our best to show everyone we are prepared to win.

"It didn't come and we needed to keep trying, and today it came.

"We're all happy and we need to enjoy it a little bit." 

The Brazilian picked up an assist for Pablo Sarabia's opening goal before netting the second himself with a thunderous strike.

Cunha is now on five goals this season and the forward is eager to continue his upward trajectory.

"When you have a day like today you can show everyone your quality and help the group to win," Cunha added.

"These are the days you think about and dream about.

"Everyone is important and helps me to continue like this. It's good for the club, the fans and the teams.

"You always try to be better and improve.

"Last season was my best season in numbers and I want to do another season like this.

"I'm very happy because I've started like last season and I hope we get better.

"When I arrived here I don't think I was in my best moment but everyone here opened their hearts to receive me.

"For me it's easy, it's not hard to do, to give back.

"Their love since the first day is unbelievable and I hope we will keep it forever."

Cunha celebrated his goal in the direction of former team-mate Ruben Neves, who was in attendance at Molineux.

He said: "He was there and my family was in the box next to him.

"It was a moment to celebrate with the people around me.

"It's so important for me to be with these people because of their support.

"When I come here I can show everyone what I work for and I'm so happy."