Ikeme must fight for his place in Wolves
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Manager Kenny Jackett has warned Carl Ikeme that he cannot expect a place in the Wolverhampton Wanderers starting line-up without a fight.

The towering goalkeeper has been impressive for the Super Eagles in recent international matches but plays second fiddle to Emiliano Martinez at the Molineux.

And should Ikeme decides to leave, Jackett believes the 29-year-old who was regarded as one of the best goalkeeper’s in the Championship last season would have no shortage of suitors.

“Carl is a very good goalkeeper but at the moment we are looking to build and add if we can. We are not looking to decrease the club,” Jacket said

“From us it is a case of head down, work for the club, work for Wolves and do our best to make sure the club is successful. Does he have to wait for his opportunity?

“Yes – and do well enough in training to keep the pressure on the other player, that is what football is all about.

“Look at our midfield situation where suddenly Conor Coady gets a three-game suspension and opens the way for another partnership.

“That can happen at any time and you have to be ready and make sure when the opportunity comes, you are the one who gets selected and takes it,” he concluded.

Wolves who are ninth in the English Championship face Derby County on Sunday at the Pride Park.