Karl Henry fears for Wolves place

Wolves captain Karl Henry has admitted he now fears for his place.

Henry has been manager Mick McCarthy's most used player in his five years in charge, but the 28-year-oldexpects to have to fight to get in the side this season.

McCarthy is keen to increase competition in the middle of the park and has been offered Manchester City's Michael Johnson and Liverpool's Jay Spearing on season-long loans.

The Wolves boss has also held talks with free agent and former Villa midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger.

McCarthy is even more likely to bolster his squad if doubts over Adlene Guedioura continues to struggle with an ankle injury, especially with Dave Edwards still striving for full fitness, while David Jones has left.

Henry, who is just two short of 200 appearances for Wolves, has been watching developments with interest and admits he has to regain his consistency.

He said: "My real concern is just getting back to the way I play in a good, consistent season because I felt I had a patchy campaign last year and I wasn't really happy with my form.

"I've got to concentrate on my performances and see where that takes me.

"Consistency has been a strong point of mine over the years and I need to make sure I get back to that this coming season."