SANTO: STARS ‘TRUST’ IN ME
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The Molineux club axed Paul Lambert in May after a transfer policy row.
But his Portuguese replacement (above) takes a 100 per cent record to Leonid Slutsky’s Hull.
Santo said: “The boys have worked very hard every day to be able to now play this way.
“It is good because they are trusting and the confidence they acquire from each game and each session tells us they enjoy what they are doing and the way they are playing.
“This will be a tough game though – they have an experienced coach and players who have played in the top competition. We must fight and compete.”