Wolves striker Chris Iwelumo believes the loan signing of Marlon Harewood could give his club just the boost they need as the season comes to a close.

The Black Country side take on second-placed Birmingham at St Andrews tonight looking to extend their five-point lead at the top.

Iwelumo, who returned from Scotland duty as a precaution because of a hip flexor problem, believes the arrival of Aston Villa loanee Harewood could be a key signing for Mick McCarthy's men.

"Now we've got the big man on board as well which is tremendous," Iwelumo told www.wolves.co.uk. "To have a player of that calibre and standing coming in is great.

"He scores goals, he's a presence who is powerful and quick.  It can only be a positive thing for everyone and you can see it around the place.

"I watched training on Thursday and there's a buzz and a sharpness there which is great with just six games to go."