The defender limped off during the 2-1 defeat to Middlesbrough on Friday night at the Riverside Stadium.

A scan has subsequently revealed the damage and the defender is undergoing surgery later today.

"Ethan broke his fifth metatarsal during Friday's game and he is having surgery today," confirmed Phil Hayward, Head of the Medical Department.

"He is expected to be sidelined for between 10 to 12 weeks so unfortunately his season looks to be over."

The news leaves Wolves short at the back yet again with no return date for Mike Williamson, who misses tomorrow's visit of Bristol City.

"It is bad news for Ethan who had come through a good run in the team and had been looking for that breakthrough for a while," said Head Coach Kenny Jackett.

"Players need that run in the team to continue to develop and it is a really frustrating injury for Ethan.

"For the team now we must push on and there is a big opportunity now for Kortney to come back into the side."