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James Henry's goal was his sixth of the season

James Henry's deflected effort gave Wolves a deserved point against QPR at Loftus Road in the Championship.

German striker Sebastian Polter put Rangers ahead after two minutes by heading in Matt Phillips' free-kick.

Henry then levelled just after the break with a strike that deflected off two home defenders before squeezing past home goalkeeper Alex Smithies.

Tjaronn Chery should have scored a late home winner, but smashed against the post from Conor Washington's cross.

The result suits neither side, leaving Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink's QPR with only one win in their last nine league matches and Wolves eight points adrift of the play-off positions.

Wolves, already without injured attacking duo Michal Zyro and Jordan Graham, were dealt a further late blow when Dave Edwards limped off, before leaving the stadium on crutches.

Relive QPR v Wolves as it happened

QPR had looked dominant in the first half, with Polter causing Wolves centre-backs Danny Batth and Ethan-Ebanks Landell all sorts of problems.

But Wolves brought themselves level after good work from the impressive Rajiv van La Parra set up Henry, whose shot hit both Grant Hall and Nedum Onuoha on its way into the net.

Then midway through the second period, Smithies pulled off a succession of great saves to deny left-back Matt Doherty's fierce strike and further efforts by Conor Coady and Edwards from the resulting corner.

QPR could have won it late on, but after great work down the left from substitute Washington with his first touches since his move from Peterborough, Chery should have hit the target from eight yards out but it bounced off the post.

QPR boss Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink:

"In the first half we needed to score again and make it 2-0. They were on top in the second half, but in the first half we caused them a lot of trouble.

"We also had a really good chance in the last minute to score and make it 2-1. I would have backed Chery every day of the week to score. Nine times out of 10 he would score that, but this time he didn't.

"The important thing for us is that we keep working hard and keep doing things right. I'm very happy with the performance of my players and the way we slotted together, especially in the first half."

Wolves head coach Kenny Jackett:

"We need a hell of a run to get there, but it is still open. The top sides don't look like dropping points at the moment, but that can change.

"We don't need much in terms of players. We don't need to reconstruct a spirited squad. With the right additions we feel we can climb the table. We don't feel we're too far away. There is a gap, but we're trying to close it.

"Dave Edwards has a problem with the top of his foot/ankle. It does not look good at the moment but it's hard to make an assessment."

Sebastian Polter headed home his fourth goal in five matches

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink brought on new signing Conor Washington as a late sub, but he could not help his side find a winner