Wolves striker Jay Bothroyd is hoping he can play a big part in his side’s push for promotion after scoring the winner in the derby with West Brom.

He came on as a 67th-minute substitute in the big clash at Molineux and managed to score the winner with just seven minutes remaining.

It has been a frustrating season for the former Charlton and Blackburn striker who has had to make do with a place on the bench in recent weeks.

He has also suffered a couple of injuries this season after missing much of pre-season before he signed.

During that period he has seen boss Mick McCarthy bring in a new strike force of Stephen Ward and Andy Keogh.

Bothroyd said: “It has been a difficult period for me, what with being injured and then having to take a place on the bench.

“But, it was a great feeling to come on and to score the winning goal.

“The gaffer said to me ‘do you fancy a bit of this’ just after the hour mark, and of course I said yes. I then popped inside to the loo and when I came out he was shouting asking where I’d been!

“I nearly scored with my first touch, but their keeper did well, and that gave me a big confidence boost.

” I think it was a great team performance. Obviously I am delighted to score on a personal level, but first and foremost this is a great result for the team.

“Matty was fantastic in goal, he pulled off some great saves.”