Sean Neave is set to play a big role for Wolverhampton Wanderers in tonight's Championship game against Burnley

Newcastle United loanee Sean Neave could be handed a huge Championship chance for Wolves tonight as they face Burnley in the Friday night Championship showdown.

The 19-year-old moved to the Molineux side on loan at the end of the summer transfer window, but has so far been restricted to brief cameos.

However, an inury crisis has opened the door for a first-team chance, with regular strikers Raul Jimenez and former Newcastle youngster Adam Armstrong unavailable for tonight's match at Turf Moor.

Wolves boss Cesar Peixoto is set to turn to Neave, and while he was honest about the youngster's progress, insists he has confidence in his to deliver.

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Yes, he’s the player we have in this position," he said when asked about Neave.

“He’s a player who is not ready to play a lot of minutes, I have to be clear about that.

“But because he came as the third option, we have Raul, we have Adam, two experienced players. We bring young players to grow up and play some minutes in some games, football is like that.

“Raul is injured, Adam has a problem in his back, so it’s the moment for Sean.

“He has to show character and show his quality. Try to work for the team and try to do his best.

“We have confidence in him. I think he needs more time to stay ready for this kind of pressure, but he has the team to back him.

“He has my confidence. For sure he’s going to fight to do his best.”

The two sides, who were relegated from the Premier League last season, have struggled to find their form in the Championship this season, with Wolves in 12th spot and Burnley down in 21st.