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Kenny Jackett has options for Wolves

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Wolves boss Kenny Jackett admits he's got a 'big question' to answer in his team selection versus Milton Keynes Dons tomorrow.

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Adam Le Fondre made a positive impact off the bench against Ipswich last weekend and the Wolves boss says the on-loan Cardiff man did enough to earn a start against Karl Robinson's team.

That would mean a change in tactic, with David Edwards the likely man to make way, or the Welshman could be pushed back into central midfield if Jack Price doesn't pass a fitness test on a hip injury.

Price is only rated as 50/50 for tomorrow's game, but goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is out with a thigh strain, meaning Carl Ikeme is set to continue between the sticks, while Aaron McCarey is eligible again after being unavailable last Saturday due to the terms of his loan at Bury.

Ethan Ebanks-Landell is also available for selection again after recovering from a broken foot.

Jackett said of Le Fondre "It's a big question. He did well enough to start this week, I was pleased with him. It's a good option for us.

"The squad have been very sharp and bright in training."

One man who'll be desperate to start is Jordan Graham, who impressed on his Wolves debut last weekend.

"Last week will have encouraged him and I'm sure he'll thrive on the confidence," Jackett said of the 20-year-old winger.

"I did feel he was ready. When he came back he looked more confidence and like he belonged in our first team group."

After two good performances against Burnley and Ipswich yielded two points, Jackett knows it's wins that Wolves need, starting at Molineux where they've only recorded two victories from eight games.

"We're keen to improve our Molineux record," Jackett added.

"It's a reflection of where we are. The league position is what it is. And the bit we need to find isn't a big gap but it is a crucial gap.

"It's a good period coming up. I want our squad to be as strong as possible and our team to be as hungry as we can."

MK Dons beat Wolves on their first ever trip to Molineux two years ago and Jackett knows it won't be easy.

"For us, whoever the opposition are, we always give them respect," he said. "No game in the Championship is easy.

"We're determined to push ourselves up the table and we need to put a good run together if we can, a run of wins is what we want. We're desperate to do that.

"We're not disappointed with the last couple of performances. We have to build on that and get back in the winning habit."