McCarthy taking nothing for granted

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy has played down his side's lead at the top of the Coca-Cola Championship, insisting: "There is still so much football to be played".

His side lead Birmingham by six points and face Sheffield United tonight hoping to maintain or even extend that gap.

Striker Chris Iwelumo and defender Richard Stearman have been declared fit ahead of tonight's trip. One man who will be missing though is on-loan Chelsea defender Michael Mancienne, who has been ill since returning from his surprise call-up for the England squad in Berlin last week.

Not surprisingly, former Republic of Ireland boss McCarthy - whose team missed the play-offs on goal difference last season - has warned against complacency despite their runaway lead.

Wanderers are 10 points clear of third-placed Reading after their shock reverse to Southampton, with second-placed Birmingham due to head to Molineux on Saturday.

But McCarthy said: "There's still so much football to be played and the atmosphere at Bramall Lane will be fantastic."

United are brimming with confidence following their 5-2 demolition of Charlton which sealed Addicks boss Alan Pardew's departure. The Blades are just two points behind Reading.