JIMENEZ IS RAUL DEAL

RAUL JIMENEZ has been backed to prove his value with Mexico, despite a goal drought.

The Wolves striker (right) has managed just six Premier League goals since suffering a fractured skull against Arsenal in November 2020.

In Mexico there has been a lot of criticism of

Jimenez’s inclusion in the squad but goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa insisted that the 31-year-old Molineux hit-man fully deserves his place.

“Raul is very excited and motivated,” said Ochoa. “He wants to be on the pitch and contribute to the team. The criticism of him has been sad and unfair.”