Jones returns to Sixfields

Jones will return to the League One club after becoming frustrated by his lack of first team opportunities at Wolves.

The academy graduate has been reduced to one substitute appearance since returning to Molineux at the start of the year and played for the reserves last night.

He impressed in his first spell at Northampton, scoring three times in 19 starts, and Stuart Gray was keen to get him back for his side's promotion push. But the Express & Star understands Northampton have been told Jones is not for sale at the end of the campaign.

And Jones may be linking up again with Little, who is looking to get more first team football before the end of the campaign.

The 19-year-old defender's loan deal is due to end this week but he would welcome an extended stay if it is sanctioned by Wolves. "It's up to both gaffers again if they want to extend my loan," Little said.

"If Wolves want me back I'm a Wolves player and if Northampton want to keep me I'm a Northampton player.""I love playing here. I'm getting my games, I'm enjoying it and I'd be more than happy to continue.

"I've got two games left and then after that it's up to the boys in the two offices to sort things out."