Wolves defender Ronald Zubar has been hailed for setting the standard for right-backs this season.

Pacy Zubar has kept Kevin Foley and Richard Stearman on the sidelines recently after finally making his Premier League debut in the 1-1 draw at Everton, despite impressive performances from both in the position.

Player of the Year Foley starts for the reserves tonight against Birmingham at AFC Telford (7pm), while Stearman has now taken his chance on the opposite flank at left-back.

The versatile former Leicester defender believes Zubar has shown the way, despite conceding an own goal in Saturday’s 4-1 defeat to Arsenal.

He said: “It was testament to how well ‘Zubes’ has done and the rest of the back four that it’s been so hard for any of us to get back playing.

“You only have to look at Kevin Foley who was Player of the Year and he’s being kept out through no fault of his own, because the boys have been doing so well.

“It’s made it tough and is still making it tough for any of us to get the shirt.”