Championship

Ruben is the real deal now

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The LeaguePaper Team
17 December 2017

By Will Reilly
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RU BEAUTY: Portuguese midfielder Ruben Neves picks his spot to score the winner for Wolves at Hillsborough on Friday night
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RUBEN Neves is too good to be playing in the Championship, and on this evidence it will not be long until he is in the top flight.
The midfielder scored the game’s only goal on Friday night as Wolves strengthened their hold on the top of the Championship table with victory at Hillsborough.
The 20-year-old Portuguese – at £15.8million the most expensive import in Cham...

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