Wolves' David Jones could be recalled for White Hart Lane date

Wolves' matchwinner the last time they played Tottenham - David Jones could win an immediate recall for Saturday's trip to White Hart Lane.

Jones was out of the starting line-up for the first time in 20 Premier League games in Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Fulham when Michael Mancienne was preferred in his place.

But boss Mick McCarthy admitted the midfielder, who capped that superb 18-pass move in the 1-0 double-clinching win over Spurs in February, could be back in the team to face Harry Redknapp's side in what could be a return to the 4-5-1 system used so effectively last term.

"He might play Saturday. Who's to say he won't?" said the boss.

"If 'Jonah' just keeps doing what he's doing and trains like he always does, then he's got a chance because he's a good pro."

McCarthy again insisted he had no problem picking the 25-year-old, even though he only has nine months left on his contract after so far failing to agree a new deal.

"The fact he's not signed a contract is the first question people ask but it has no bearing on anything," said the boss. 'Jonah' is a wonderful professional. He started the first three games and then missed one.

"Have a look at the last time when I left him out before last Saturday it was Liverpool at home last January. So to be fair, he's had a decent run."