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Wolves to be without Ebanks-Blake, Doyle for Black Country derby

Injured striker pair Sylvan Ebanks-Blake and Kevin Doyle will not get up for Wolves' Black Country derby with West Bromwich Albion on Sunday.

Manager Mick McCarthy admitted it was too early for Republic of Ireland international Doyle, who has been sidelined for weeks with a knee injury, whilst Ebanks-Blake is also not ready for the potentially season-defining home clash with the Baggies.

"Doyle was out training today and we're still hopeful he will be right for the last two games," he said.

"Just watching him today with the physios, he's not 100 per cent, but he's training well.

"If one of them improves sufficiently, then that would be fantastic. But it's not something I'm planning on - I'm hoping, not planning.

"Kevin did a bit of ballwork today just passing and shooting - the drills to get his fitness back.

"He was kicking balls but I don't know if he's had a reaction. But watching him, he's getting there anyway.

"Sylvan was out doing the same drills, as Doyle was, so we're hopeful and we've got our fingers crossed."

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