Clue: Praised Pep's initial resolve to include new winger (9)
Answer: SANDPIPER
Explanation: Definition: winger
*(praised p) where the P is the initial of Pep "to include" **N**(ew) 
In this clue, Pep is Pep Guardiola, manager of Manchester City and "winger" refers not to a footballer, but to a bird.