New Wolves head coach Kenny Jackett is relishing what he admits is the biggest challenge of his managerial career as he aims to restore pride at Molineux.
Jackett was appointed by the Black Country club on Friday before being unveiled to the press on Monday morning - when he was jokingly referred to by chief executive Jez Moxey as Wanderers' 'Special One' on the same day as Jose Mourinho's inevitable return to Chelsea was confirmed.
Wolves' fifth different manager in the space of 16 disastrous months has immediately set his sights on promotion from npower League One at the first attempt next term, with the troubled outfit in the third tier for the first time since 1989 following back-to-back relegations.
Jackett certainly has the credentials having started Swansea's renaissance by leading them to promotion from League Two in 2005, before guiding Millwall to the Championship in 2010 and keeping them there for three seasons while also reaching an FA Cup semi-final at Wembley last term.
But the 51-year-old, who admits he did not envisage being back in management so soon having left his six-year post at Millwall four weeks ago in search of a fresh challenge, knows he will need to draw on all his experience at Wolves.
"When I went in to Swansea they were halfway down League Two and still playing at the old Vetch Field, I spent three years there and I'm proud to say, in an incredible decade, that I played my part in the development of that club," said Jackett. "And again, like at Millwall, felt that I left it in a better place than when I found it.
"This is the biggest challenge, there is no doubt about that. The size of this club, I feel the potential it has knows no bounds if we can get it going positively. They've obviously had troubles in recent seasons and for all of us there's a lot to sort out but it's a challenge I'm relishing.
"In terms of the size of the club, on a personal level it's a fantastic opportunity for me, the biggest one I've received and I'm looking forward to that."
Jackett, who has been appointed on a 12-month rolling contract and arrives without his own backroom staff, added: "There'll be 46 cup finals next season, Wolves in this division will be a real big game for everybody. Having said that, we should embrace that, it's something we shouldn't be frightened of.
"There is no doubt about it - our aim and our approach this year is to get promotion. Is that going to be easy? No. Does there need to be some adjustment? Of course."
The 20-year-old striker moved to the north east two years ago but has only shown flashes of the ability that persuaded the Black Cats to fork out ?8million.
Struggling to fight his way into former manager Martin O'Neill's plans, Wickham was loaned to Sheffield Wednesday but became a regular in Di Canio's Sunderland side upon his return.
That, though, has not stopped the volatile Black Cats boss taking a swipe at the striker.
Di Canio compared Wickham to a "Playboy model" and said he needs a slap in the face to reach his full potential - comments the striker laughed off today.
"I don't know (what to make of it)," he said. "I just saw it. It is just down to me to take on what I see in the papers.
"I don't really read the papers anyway but I am fine, I will get my head down, keep working and show him what I can do when I get back.
"Our relationship is fine. He has had words on the training pitch and helped me along.
"He said he will help me improve as a player so for me there is nothing but positive vibes from him.
"I can't wait to get back to Sunderland and just work hard again.
"I have played the two games that I have been fit for and come on for the other halves.
"I feel strong, I feel confident in the manager and that I will get a chance. Hopefully if I do get a chance, I will take it."
Wickham is currently away with the England Under-21 squad in Israel, where the European Championships get underway on Wednesday.
The Young Lions face Italy in their first Group A match, before taking on Norway and hosts Israel.
"All the boys are really looking forward to what is to come," Wickham said.
"We had a week in Turkey, which prepared us physically for the weather and the demands of the heat, the pitch and the surface.
"The vibe in the camp is good and we are all looking forward to Wednesday night.
"I don't think the belief has ever been stronger. Walking around the camp and at dinner - you can feel it everywhere you go.
"We've had the coaching staff and everyone drumming into us how the important tournament is.
"I don't think anyone has got any doubts in the team that we can't do well."
There are, though, doubts about the fitness of star man Wilfried Zaha.
The 20-year-old Manchester United attacker is struggling with an ankle complaint and failed to complete training in Netanya this morning.
"Obviously he is going to be on a massive high for what he has achieved," Wickham added.
"He has done really, really well and coming in he can only make the team stronger.
"But I think we've got strength in numbers in every position and on our day we can go and beat anybody."
