Video: Kenny Jackett slams Wolves side

Wolves boss Kenny Jackett slammed his team for showing a lack of 'hunger and desire' during their 1-1 draw with Shrewsbury.

Nouha Dicko's opener was cancelled out by Tyrone Barnett at Greenhous Meadow as Wolves struggled to exert their authority over League One foes.

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The head coach also confirmed that Michael Jacobs is on the verge of leaving the club after Wolves accepted a 'very good offer' from Wigan Athletic.

And Jackett understood fans' frustrations over a lack of incoming transfers with the league campaign just two weeks away.

He played different teams in each half and felt Wolves didn't do enough to win the game, saying: "I felt that, in the first-half, we didn't have enough hunger and desire.

"Second half we started very well and brightly and created some very good opportunities, played some good football. As the half wore on, we lacked a forward ball and a presence up front.

"That resulted in us having to defend for the last 15 minutes which we did very well. As an overall, certainly in the first half we didn't show enough hunger, we didn't show enough desire.

"We're unbeaten in pre-season, but if I'm looking at today we didn't do enough. Similarly to Burton last week, a win and a draw on chances and overall play we were fortunate to get those results."

Jacobs had been given a chance to stake his claim during pre-season but the former Derby County wide man seemingly hasn't done enough to impress.

Jackett expected the move to Wigan to go ahead and added: "It opens up spaces whether that be for other people coming in or from younger players from below."

The Wolves chief praised Kevin McDonald, back in the first team after being too 'unsettled' to play at Burton last week. And understood that fans might be frustrated at a lack of first team signings.

Just Jed Wallace and Conor Coady have joined so far this summer, with Jackett adding: "It's certainly something that has been highlighted by the press.

"It must then reflect the feelings of the supporters, I can see that. But, for us, it's making sure we have enough quality as well.

"We do want to be ready come August 8 and improve from last year. That is our priority."

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