Karl Henry fears for his Wolves place

Captain Karl Henry today admitted he fears for his Wolves place.

Henry has been Mick McCarthy's most used player in his five years in charge, but the 28-year-old said he expects to have to fight for his place this season.

McCarthy is keen to increase competition in the middle of the park and has been offered Manchester City's Michael Johnson and Liverpool's Jay Spearing on season-long loans.

The Molineux chief has also held talks with free agent and former Villa midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger.

The Wolves boss is even more likely to bolster his squad if doubts over Adlene Guedioura (ankle) continue, especially with Dave Edwards still striving for full fitness.

Henry, who is just two short of 200 appearances for Wolves, has been watching developments with interest and admits he has to regain his consistency.

"I was delighted to have been considered for an England call-up last season, albeit a provisional 40-man squad," said the skipper, who was named in Fabio Capello's provisional party for a friendly against Denmark in February.

"But that's the least of my worries now though.

"My real concern is just getting back to the way I play in a good, consistent season because I felt I had a patchy campaign last year and I wasn't really happy with my form. I've got to concentrate on my performances."