Wolves have signed Christophe Berra on a four-and-a-half-year contract. The Hearts captain has joined the Championship leaders for an undisclosed fee.

ROQUE Santa Cruz partners Benni McCarthy in attack for Blackburn Rovers’ trip to Middlesbrough this afternoon.

Wolves are poised to complete the signing of Hearts captain Christophe Berra after the defender was given permission to talk to the Coca-Cola Championship leaders.

Mick McCarthy is furious with Hearts over their conduct in dealing with Wolves’ Christophe Berra transfer bid.by Chris Myson

Benni McCarthy spared Sam Allardyce his first defeat as Blackburn boss as his former club Bolton wasted a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 at Ewood Park.Rovers were totally inept for the opening 65 minutes at Ewood Park, with Matt Taylor and Kevin Davies on the scoresheet before the half-time interval.

Jason Roberts and Benni McCarthy are set to start for Blackburn against Bolton with transfer talk again erupting over Roque Santa Cruz.

ROQUE Santa Cruz makes his first start of Sam Allardyces Blackburn Rovers reign for this afternoons FA Cup fourth round tie at Sunderland.

Benni McCarthy has admitted that he was glad to see the back of Paul Ince as Blackburn boss after he struggled to win him over.

Benni McCarthy is delighted to be back in favour at Blackburn as he sets his sights on a place at the 2010 World Cup.The South African striker is desperate to be part of his country’s plans next year, with his homeland making history as the first African country to host football’s showpiece event.

Bafana star reveals how Ince gave him a hard time Benni McCarthy says that Sam Allardyce has put his World Cup dream back on track after his nightmare six months under Paul Ince left him fearing heartbreak in 2010. McCarthy has returned to form with four goals in four English. . . .