Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Mick McCarthy is relishing tonight's battle at Bramall Lane

Nov 25 2008 by Nick Pullen, Birmingham Mail

“It suits me. The bigger the game, the better.

“I’d rather have these type of games rather than the ones you are expected or perceived to win. Blackpool was a harder game for us, because it was one we were expected to win but it’s not like that.

“Blackpool had a very good 10 to 15 minute spell, when they could have easily made it 1-1.

“We’ve got Sheffield on the back  of their very good 5-2 win at Charlton, although I saw some of the goals and they certainly had some assistance.

“But they’ve had a fabulous result, got some very good players and they will be in the mix for promotion – no doubt about that.

“It’s a night game, so it’s going to be a really good atmosphere, but if we play as well as we can they’ll be concerned about us”.

McCarthy can welcome back skipper Karl Henry from a one-match ban to bolster the midfield.

He is also confident central defender Richard Stearman can shake off an ankle injury.