Dawson on being back and fit

Wolves defender Craig Dawson says “it is nice to be back and feeling fit,” after undergoing groin surgery.

The 34-year-old missed the final 12 matches of last season due to injury but has now returned to training to prepare for the new Premier League campaign.

“It was obviously disappointing to pick up an injury, but it was good to get it fixed,” he told the club website. “To feel fit and be back on the training pitch is the main thing.

“I was just disappointed not to be able to play because in my career I have not really had any injuries, so I was disappointed to pick one up and it was tough watching the back end of the season. It is nice to be back involved, back with the lads, and feeling fit.

“Throughout my career I’ve always played, injured or not, and I’ve given everything for the team. I did that towards the end, but it got to a point where we had to look a bit longer term and I needed the operation.

“It was a long operation, six or seven hours, so feeling fit again is nice. It is nice to be back and involved with the lads.”