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One game at a time, warns Wolves head coach Kenny Jackett

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Wolves boss Kenny Jackett today told his players to forget about the big prize – and concentrate on MK Dons.

Jackett's side go to Milton Keynes tomorrow backed by their record 8,800-strong following needing 15 points from their last eight games to guarantee promotion.

League One leaders Wolves will be seeking to extend their seven-point advantage over third-placed Leyton Orient after 11 wins in their last 13 games.

But head coach Jackett played down promotion talk, saying: "I don't think we should be thinking about the big prize too much. We must break it down and just concentrate on MK Dons.

"We all know it (promotion) is there – when we came back on June 24, our aim was to get promoted.

"We've talked about it all season but it's not something we should be focusing on now; we should be looking at the next game and getting that right.

"Breaking it down like that helps you towards your long-term goal.

"The overall situation can change anyway when teams play twice a week or three times in 10 days."

Jackett, however, is promising the fans a footballing feast tomorrow, with both teams known for their passing football.

"It's a big pitch and they're a passing team so I think it will be a good game, similar to Sheffield United," said the boss.

MK Dons are three points off the play-off zone but have failed to score in their last four games, taking just one point. But they have beaten Wolves 2-0 away, fellow play-off hopefuls Rotherham 3-2 at home and drawn twice with Preston.