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Harte on two-week trial at Wolves

Ian Harte
Ian Harte won the bulk of his 64 caps under Mick McCarthy (Getty)

Ian Harte is determined to use his two-week training stint at Molineux to impress Wolves boss Mick McCarthy enough to win a contract.

Harte, 30, is a free agent after leaving Sunderland at the end of last season and the former Leeds defender is hoping his time with Wolves goes well.

"I'm here for two weeks and hopefully I can impress and we'll see what happens," Harte told the club's website

"I feel good. I believe I've got plenty more to offer but that's up to Mick."

Harte, who won 64 caps for the Republic of Ireland, knows the Wolves boss well from their time together when McCarthy was in charge of the Irish team and he is looking forward to resuming their working relationship.

"He gave me around 50 of my caps and that was at a time when I was playing more for my country than my club," Harte said.

"I respect him highly and he knows how to get the best out of me."

Harte will be involved in Wolves' pre-season programme, their next game being at Hereford on Wednesday night.

The club have also confirmed that they are still in discussion with veteran left-side operator Michael Gray, who is 34 in August and 22-year-old midfielder Daniel Jones.


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