The 26-year-old midfielder was linked with a switch to Charlton earlier in the summer with a move seeming to be close when boss Kenny Jackett was non-committal on his future.

However, Henry has gone on to feature in six games this season after impressing Jackett with his attitude.

And while the former Millwall man admits the summer has been tough, he couldn't be happier to be staying at Wolves.

"It has been a difficult few weeks for the club and quite a few individuals," Henry said.

"But now the window has closed, hopefully things will settle right down and we can get back to concentrating on trying to win every game and pushing our way up the table.

"When there is speculation over your future it's tougher to deal with when you are not on the pitch.

"It is different for every individual but when I am on the pitch my mind is totally focused on football.

"I just tried to concentrate on what I can control and that is what I am doing on the pitch at any given time.

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"Nine times out of 10, whatever is going to be will be and it will take care of itself.

"I think the most professional thing you can do is to keep doing your job, working hard, and not taking too much notice of what else is going on.

"I am really enjoying my time here and looking to stay. Hopefully I will be here past this season but we will have to see what happens."

Henry believes recent performances, including scoring in the 1-1 draw with Hull, have shown he is worthy of a place in Jackett's side.

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"At the present time I am really enjoying my football and hopefully I can keep performing the way I have been," added Henry.

"I am a level-headed guy and understand that you are never going to play every week and that form can come and go.

James Henry of Wolverhampton Wanderers

"I do give 110 per cent every week and every day in training. I believe that with that my ability is good enough to be in the team.

"So all you can do is keep working hard, performing to the best of your ability, and see where it takes you.

"At the moment I believe I am worth my place in the team and hopefully that can continue."

After playing seven games in 22 days during August, Wolves saw a host of players depart for international duty at the end of last week.

And with the disruption of the transfer window thrown in for good measure, Henry said all the lads are looking forward to getting back together and letting their football do the talking.

"Everyone wants to kick on now," he said. "The window is closed and most people's situations are sorted out.

"I think we have still played some very good football this season barring the Cardiff game when I don't think we were very good. I think we have played good football in spells.

"Against QPR, for the first 37 minutes, I think we played our best football in maybe a year. Now we have to do that for 95 minutes because no game is ever over as we saw in that QPR one.

"It is a case of trying to continue the way we are playing and the style of football which is high-tempo, but we need to make it last for the full game."