Gary O’Neil admits he is ‘lucky’ to be Wolves head coach and has no concerns over the club matching his ambitions.

After a 19-year playing career, the 40-year-old is determined to rise to the top of the game in his second position as head coach.

When the conversation shifts to Wolves’ goals under his leadership, O’Neil is certain that the team wants to travel into Europe and beyond as well.

“I don’t see it like that, I’m lucky to be here,” O’Neil said when asked of his ambitions mirroring Wolves’.

“I don’t think it should be required of Wolves to share my goals. Regarding our current situation and goals, we are really similar to one another.

“Both the club and I are attempting to advance.

“I don’t think this football club will ever have a problem attempting to meet my goal because it’s a tremendous football club.

“There are certain financial matters that everyone is well aware of. To ensure that we remain competitive, we must do very well in transfer markets, and I must perform exceptionally well in my coaching role.

“But I can never see my ambition outgrowing a club the size of Wolverhampton Wanderers.”

O’Neil is eager to keep speculation about the future to a minimum and concentrate on battling for Premier League and FA Cup success this season, even though manager insists he is in line with the club’s aims.

“We should be conscious of the fact that maybe results make these questions more likely,” O’Neil said.

“Do we get to discuss whether or not I’m too ambitious for Wolves if I lose the next five, or should Wolves consider hiring a new head coach? Things are subject to sudden change.

“I adore it here, and we are a great fit. I adore the team, the fans, and the work we’ve produced thus far this season.

However, it’s laborious. It requires persistently hard work. Everything might change very fast if we begin to let up on the gas in any way.

“I have to make sure I maintain everyone’s focus and drive.

“I’m a little nervous about the talk about objectives and the summer. That should not be allowed in the dressing room or on the training field.”