Emmanuel Adebayor gave City a first-half lead from the spot after Richard Stearman had brought down David Silva.

BBC: Wolves 2-1 Man City

Richard Stearman went close with a late volley as both sides qualified for the semi-finals of the tournament.

BBC: England U21 1-1 Germany U21

They took the lead after only 51 seconds when Richard Stearman headed into his own net from close range.

BBC: Wolves 2-3 Bolton

Michael Kightly, Sylvan Ebanks-Blake and Richard Stearman are part of the England Under-21 squad to take on the Czech Republic at Bramall Lane.

BBC: McCarthy faces up to anxious week

"I'm really good friends with Richard Stearman - he's done really, really well and had a really good season last year, " he noted.

BBC: Baggies complete deal for Mattock

Mattock's fellow youth team players Richard Stearman and Levi Porter have both impressed when given their chance and Mattock hopes others youngsters follow their example.

BBC: Foxes defender living the dream

Mattock now hopes to emulate one of his former Leicester team-mates, the Wolves defender Richard Stearman, by helping his new team back into the Premier League.

BBC: Baggies complete deal for Mattock

Just before the break, Birmingham looked to have won a penalty when Bent was felled by Richard Stearman, but referee Howard Webb ruled out a spot kick.

BBC: Birmingham 0-2 Wolves

Cardiff had another penalty appeal pushed away on 70 minutes after Eddie Johnson's weak cross was handled by defender Richard Stearman on the edge of the area.

BBC: Cardiff 1-2 Wolves

Wolves goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey did brilliantly to race out and block Mata's strike after a delightful first-time Torres pass, and defender Richard Stearman then did enough to put off Lampard with the midfielder poised to shoot home following another astute Torres through-ball.

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