Wolves hero John Richards says Raul Jimenez return to action next season will give the club a huge lift.

Jimenez has spent months out with a fractured skull but Wolves are hoping he will play a full part in next season.

And Richards, who scored 194 goals in his time at Molineux, cannot wait to see him leading the line again.

“I just think he's going to give the team, the club and the fans a massive boost," said Richards to the Express & Star.

“He's such a quality player and even if he's only operating at 90 or 95 per cent to start off with, he's still really going to make an impact.

“The pre-season build-up will be really helpful to him in terms of getting back to match fitness, at the level he was before.

“But it's an exciting time. He's had all the best medical advice, and he'll know full well he is able to come back.

“It's just a case of getting back to match fitness, and with someone of his quality, it won't take many games."