Wolves on target vows Kevin Doyle

Kevin Doyle has insisted Wolves will be ready for the big kick-off despite the setback at his old club Reading.

Doyle was given a rapturous reception as he played the first 45 minutes last night, but his team lost their 100 per cent pre-season record as they went down 2-1.

The slicker Royals start their season in 11 days' time while Wolves are a further week away and the striker maintains the squad are gradually reaching the boil with friendlies against Leeds, Hearts and Atletico Bilbao still to come.

Doyle said: "We're a bit behind Reading in fitness, because they've played more games and are a week in front of us.