Danny Batth reveals dressing room words were had - and his pride at Wolves' reaction

Walter Zenga's team went from zeros to heroes in the space of a few days.

They conceded four goals in the final 15 minutes against the Tykes, leading to an angry Zenga accusing his players of giving up.

But just four days later they inflicted a 2-0 victory on Rafa Benitez's in-form Newcastle United on their own patch.

And Batth said their speedy rejuvenation showed a real backbone to the team.

"There were a few words said by myself in the dressing room after the game. It was unacceptable," he said of the Barnsley defeat.

"I wasn't pleased with some of the reaction (from his team mates), especially after 1-0. The third and fourth goals, we let them off a little easy.

"Those home supporters, the badge, the manager and staff, deserve more.

"Everyone was hurting in that dressing room. As was everyone who watched.

"But it shows, this division, anyone can beat anyone and if you're two or three per cent off it, or a sub comes on and doesn't get into the game you can be 2-0 down before you've even blinked.

"It's our job, especially myself and the more experienced players, to really pull that together.

"If one flies in, we take a breather and make sure it's not two or three.

"We've seen teams come back from 1-0 or 2-0 in the past five minutes and there's no reason why Wolves at home can't do that.

"It's about game management and we'll learn and move on.

"But sometimes actions speak louder than words and what we showed at Newcastle is a real backbone, resilience and a determination to do well in this division."

Zenga again made five changes to his side, after making five against Barnsley and seven against Burton.

Batth explained that the Italian boss doesn't announce the team until close to kick off – but the skipper believes that keeps everyone on their toes.

"If you look at the positive side of (squad rotation), everyone in the squad knows they're not too far away from it," he said.

"But I think when you've got a settled team and everyone's playing every week your cohesion can be better, but you run the risk of fatigue and the lads outside don't feel a part of it.

"Everyone's bought into it. No one knows the team until kick off so everyone is prepared and ready to go.

"It gives things a fresh impetus.

"Reflecting on the game the changes have worked and the rotation was a correct decision. Knowing the team before kick off or two days before doesn't make a big difference for me. But for other players if they felt they weren't involved perhaps it would change their preparation.

"Everyone is ready, everyone's eating the same pre-match whether they're starting or in the stands."

One of those who came in on Saturday was debutant Romain Saiss, who excellent in front of the back four.

Batth said of the Moroccan: "We knew he was quality and the impact he could have as a deep-lying playmaker.

"He breaks up play well. He's obviously just settling in. Hopefully we'll see a lot more of that from him."

Wolves will now face Newcastle yet again in their third round EFL Cup tie at St James' Park on Tuesday.

It's a simple message from the captain ahead of that one – he wants to see the same again.

"They'll want to react," he said of the Magpies. "We're staying over for a few days, it's a good chance for us all to get to know each other a little better. There's no reason we can't come back on Tuesday with the same determination.

"It's a great result, a big three points. People perhaps wrote us off but we've shown determination and quality – I'm very proud of my team."