George Elokobi has vowed to come back “better than ever” – no matter what the medical experts tell him later today.

Stubborn Darren Ward insists his transfer-list reprieve is just the start of his Wolves revival as he prepares for Carling Cup duty tonight.

Wolves have been warned not to take liberties with their exciting surge into the new season when they journey to the football margins tonight.

Neill Collins says George Elokobi is “irreplaceable” for Wolves – but believes he can fill in at left-back during his absence.

Wolves could lose George Elokobi for several months after he sustained suspected knee ligament damage.