Injured Wolves striker Kevin Doyle is backing Sylvan Ebanks-Blake and Steven Fletcher to provide the quality in his absence to keep Mick McCarthy's side in the Barclays Premier League.

Doyle could be out for the remainder of the campaign with a knee ligament injury suffered while on duty for the Republic of Ireland at the weekend.

He has often operated as a lone striker for Wolves and has been a key figure in a revival which has brought eight points from four games, but Doyle has faith in Ebanks-Blake and Fletcher to step into his shoes.

Doyle said: "I have no doubt about the quality of Sylvan and Fletch.

"That's the beauty of having a strong squad and having plenty in reserve.

"Sylvan and Fletch have had to be patient for a long time but I am sure whoever comes in will do just as good a job - if not better."

Doyle's injury comes at an especially unfortunate time for Wolves as the league season enters a decisive phase.

"It's the timing of the injury which is the most disappointing," the 27-year-old said.