Harriers going strong for Wolves game

Kidderminster Harriers have a near full strength squad to choose from as they welcome Premier League club Wolves for a pre-season friendly.

Only goalkeeper Dean Lyness is a doubt for Harriers with the groin strain that has forced him to miss the last two matches, while Wolves are expected to send their development squad to Aggborough tonight.

Albion did the same for Harriers' first home friendly last week but the Baggies' fledglings contributed much to a superb game, which saw them run out 3-2 winners.

Wolves also have a promising crop of youngsters complimented by more experienced professionals such as Nathaniel Mendez-Laing, who spent last season on loan at Peterborough, and full Northern Ireland international Johnny Gorman.

The likes of Jamie Reckord, James Spray and Jake Cassidy will also be in action for the visitors, with the first-team based at Colchester today preparing for tomorrow's friendly at Ipswich.

Wolves' stars of tomorrow will represent the club tonight but Lyness could miss out for Harriers, with Player of the Year Danny Lewis playing in goal.

Lyness was receiving treatment today and Harriers' management could decide not to risk him tonight, with the start of the Blue Square Premier season two weeks away.

And, with manager Steve Burr away for a few days on a scouting mission, the call will be made by Harriers assistant boss Gary Whild.

He said: "At the moment, he's resting up and we are being cautious.

"If it was during the season and Dean was in a run of playing games then he would probably be okay to play through it.

"But during pre-season there is no point taking any risks with it.

"We are erring on the side of caution but there shouldn't be any problems."