Iwelumo desperate to dispell memory

Wolves striker Chris Iwelumo is desperate to play against Argentina and make amends for the now infamous sitter that cost Scotland victory last month.

The World Cup qualifier against Norway at Hampden last month proved a debut to forget for the big frontman, when he missed an empty net from a few yards out.

The match ended in a goalless stalemate that could yet prove costly to Scotland's hopes of qualifying for South Africa in 2010.

But the big forward has been called up to the squad for the Argentina friendly and is itching for an opportunity to put things right for his country.

"It was a low point but football has many highs and many lows and you've got to take it on the chin."

Argentina boss Diego Maradona is famous for his "Hand of God" goal and Iwelumo hopes his howler will not be the moment that defines his own career.

The striker said: "Of course there's a fear that that's all I could be remembered for. But it's happened and I can't change it. I'm just glad to be back with the chance to put it right.

"It would be nice to score against Argentina. You don't know what's around the corner, so hopefully it will be positive stuff."

Iwelumo has revealed the best club form of his career is all down to Wolves' young guns. The 30-year-old striker reckons it is a match that could propel Wolves all the way to the Premier League.

The powerful hitman has scored 11 goals in 14 games this season. The much-travelled striker reckons his form is down to keeping up with his younger team-mates.

Sam Vokes and George Friend are 19, Michael Mancienne is 20, Wayne Hennessey and Richard Stearman are 21, Carl Ikeme, Michael Kightly, Matt Jarvis, Sylvan Ebanks-Blake and Andy Keogh and Dave Edwards are 22, Stephen Ward is 23, Kevin Foley and Dave Jones are 24 and Karl Henry is 25.

Iwelumo and fellow 30-year-old Carlos Edwards, as well as Jody Craddock (33) and Michael Gray (34), are outnumbered, but the big Scot reckons his younger team-mates have helped him reach new heights.

Big Chris said: "That's why I came here, to play at the top level and I hope to God it happens. In this squad, 30 is old and over the hill, but generally it's a young age. Most players hit their peak at 28, 29 so hopefully I'm in mine now.

"It's down to the players around me. I've got quality players around me who have that work ethic – if the chances are created for me, all I've got to do is put them away."