Wolves boss Paul Lambert admits moving Ola John and Prince Oniangue on were tough decisions

John departed for Deportivo La Coruna last week, technically on loan from Wolves as part of a rare 'sub loan' agreement despite him still being a Benfica player on a permanent basis.

Oniangue will spend the rest of the season with French side Bastia, who are facing a relegation battle in Ligue 1.

He has a four-year contract with Wolves and will return to Molineux in the summer. Lambert said of the pair: "It was tough, they're two really nice lads.

"Prince needs games, he's at an age (28) where he needs to play.

"Ola just hasn't been fit. He broke down, came back, broke down and came back. That's hard for him and he just needs to play.

"Plus we've got too many players and we had to make decisions on those who will play an integral part and those who won't."

The return of Lee Evans from injury pushed Oniangue further down the pecking order.

Evans played a starring role in the 2-0 FA Cup win at Stoke. And Lambert said there were similarities between the 22-year-old and fellow midfielder Jack Price.

"Lee Evans proved to me at Stoke that he can play," said the boss. "He's a terrific passer of the ball and really intelligent, someone like Jack Price.

"I've got two really good central midfielders there.

"Being an ex-midfielder I see what they're trying to do. Young Connor Ronan can play there as well.

"I need different types and different categories of players."