Wolves boss Kenny Jackett wants to see some Siggy Stardust
Icelandic striker Bjorn Siguardarson has been challenged to force his way into the Wolves team after recovering from a back injury.
The 24-year-old looked primed for the Molineux exit door just a few months ago but boss Kenny Jackett is now calling for Siguardarson to prove his worth.
The £2.5m signing warmed up with the first team before Wednesday night's defeat to Brentford.
And although not fully fit yet, having only returned to training last week, Sigurdarson could mount an unlikely Wolves comeback in the coming weeks.
"It's good to have him back as an option after quite a long injury lay-off," Jackett said.
"He'll be wanting to get as sharp as he possibly can and get match fit to hopefully give me problems across the front line in terms of selection."
It is almost two years since Sigurdarson last played in gold and black, during a 3-3 League One draw at Rotherham in December 2013.
Loan spells at Molde and FC Copenhagen have followed and, with the forward out of contract at Wolves at the end of this season, he knows this will be his last chance at the club.
Jackett added on Sigurdarson's fitness: "There are two under-21 games next week but I think it's too soon for him, so he'll need a few weeks training and then get into some games.
"He's starting his pre-season now and as a 24-year-old forward at the club we'll see what he does and give him every opportunity to see if he can get back to full fitness."
Wolves were today looking to get their season back on track against Middlesbrough at Molineux.
One man hoping to feature was £1m winger Nathan Byrne, who has struggled for game time since joining from Swindon Town on transfer deadline day.
But Jackett has backed the 23-year-old to make an impact when called upon.
"He hasn't had an opportunity yet," Jackett said. "I feel that the chances and the openings haven't been in his position – James Henry has been one of our best players and I think Nathan's best position is wide right.
"I'm sure when the opportunity does come he'll take in. He's chomping at the bit to be able to do that.
"Henry's form has limited his opportunities."
