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I can play schemer role for Wolves, insists James Henry

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James Henry believes he could save Wolves a fortune in the transfer market as a 'No.10'.

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The winger produced a goal of the season contender to rescue a late point for Kenny Jackett's side in Saturday's 2-2 draw at Bolton after coming off the substitutes' bench.

The draw extended Wolves' unbeaten run in the Championship to eight and closed the gap to the play-off zone to two points.

It was the fourth goal of the season for Henry, who replaced regular 'No.10' Dave Edwards in the 68th minute.

And the 25-year-old believes he can rival Edwards for the position.

"The gaffer and me have spoken about me coming in off the line and playing in that No.10 role and I always believe I can strike the ball like that," said Henry.

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"I'm not saying I could replace Dave Edwards, because he's been fantastic there all season and a real catalyst to the way we play.

"But I feel I can play in that position as well, along with Michael Jacobs. If I get my chance there, I'll try to take it.

"It would probably involve a behind-closed-doors game to get used to that role more, but you can work on these things in training as well."

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Henry was dropped following a couple of low-key performances at wide left.

"You can't guarantee form for the whole of the season," he said.

"It's disappointing not playing as well as you can and I was disappointed to get subbed at half-time the other week.

"But whenever I come on to get my next chance, I just try to take it.."

As for his wonder goal, Henry said: "It opened up for me and I just hit it as hard as I could really.

"It was a great feeling. I probably shouldn't have run that far afterwards – I got a bit carried away!"