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Wolves not thinking about Europe, says Nuno Espirito Santo

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Nuno Espirito Santo praises Wolves' work rate and thinks the team will improve further after they beat Watford 2-1

Head coach Nuno Espirito Santo dismissed suggestions Wolves are on the brink of reaching Europe for the first time in 39 years.

Raul Jimenez and Diogo Jota struck to earn a 2-1 win at Watford and gain a little revenge following their FA Cup semi-final defeat to the Hornets three weeks ago.

Andre Gray levelled in the second half, but Ben Foster's error, after he misjudged Ruben Neves's cross, allowed Jota to win it.

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Highlights from Wolves' 2-1 win over Watford in the Premier League

Wolves, who have not played in Europe since 1980, are now four points clear of Watford and Everton in seventh, with Leicester, who play Arsenal on Sunday, six points behind.

If the Hornets lose to favourites Manchester City in next month's FA Cup final, seventh in the Premier League will yield a Europa League qualifying spot, but Nuno refused to take anything for granted.

"The final of the FA Cup still has to be played, so why should we be worried about anything else? It was never our aim to compete in Europe," said the Portuguese.

Raul Jimenez celebrates giving Wolves a 1-0 lead
Image: Raul Jimenez celebrates giving Wolves a 1-0 lead

"Competing in the Premier League is very hard, we must know were we came from. Last season we were playing against Burton, with all my respects, and now we are here.

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"We have achieved staying in the Premier League - no one has said that - and now we are going to be in the top half. Last season we were in the Championship.

"We are not thinking about it. It (seventh) doesn't guarantee anything. We have to prepare for the final game at Molineux [against Fulham]."

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