If Leicester go on to wriggle clear of the relegation zone and retain their Premier League status, they will probably look back on this comeback victory as a defining moment in changing their direction of travel. Things appeared ominous when they trailed to Wolves inside 13 minutes but Kelechi Iheanacho levelled from the penalty spot before Timothy Castagne sidefooted in the winner to record their first triumph in 11 matches and lift them out of the bottom three on goal difference. Dean Smith, a picture of calm as Castagne converted Victor Kristiansen’s low cross with 15 minutes to play, would be the first to say Leicester still have much to do.
At the final whistle Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha, the Leicester chairman, clenched his fist presumably in relief as much as in delight and Smith and his coaching staff formed a guard of honour of sorts for their players, high-fiving and embracing them as they headed down the tunnel. Supporters exited the turnstiles with renewed belief. “It was a massive win, one we needed given our run of form,” Smith said. “I think that, mentally, the win will give all of the players a lift. I think there is relief because of the run we have been on. Enjoy it, but don’t get too high.”
