Karl Henry returns to action for Wolves tonight - after finally tracing his injury problem to his boots.The former Stoke midfielder is set to take some part of tonight’s friendly at Hereford after being ruled out of Saturday’s defeat at Wrexham with a heel injury.
“I was wearing some new boots which aggravated a minor problem with my heel,” said Henry.
“I’ve managed to overcome it now and have had to massacre a pair of boots in the process! I’m fine now, and hoping to be involved tonight .”
Henry is looking forward to being involved in the engine room after Mark Davies, former Shrewsbury Town ace Dave Edwards and new signing David Jones staked their claim for a central midfield berth at the Racecourse Ground in the race to replace transfer-listed Seyi Olofinjana.
Henry added: “These games are just about building up to making sure we’re right heading into the new season, and for me it will be nice to get going with my first game and take it from there.
“I think all the lads have said so far how fit everyone is coming back.
“There’s always a danger in pre-season, especially after everyone’s been watching the European Championships, that everyone comes back and just wants to pass, pass, pass.
“But it’s all about fitness at this stage, and this will be another real test against a team wanting to impress and show what they’re all about.”
Wolves’ other injured outfield player, new striker Sam Vokes, isn’t as lucky and won’t be risked with his ankle injury.
“He’s coming along but there’s no point risking him for tonight,” said boss Mick McCarthy.
While Vokes misses out, other new signings Richard Stearman, David Jones and Chris Iwelumo should all be involved.
There are again no place for Jay Bothroyd, nor fellow transfer-listed players Rob Edwards, Darren Potter, Stephen Elliott, Denes Rosa and the absent Seyi Olofinjana
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