Wolves defender Craig Dawson says manager Gary O'Neil needs time to introduce his methods.

Dawson was speaking after defeat at Crystal Palace.

“The gaffer has some great ideas," he said. “We had four days to prepare for the first game and most of the teams had six weeks to prepare.

“It's something all the players are taking on board and we're working hard with, to hopefully improve over the next few weeks."

For the defeat at Palace, the centre-back added: “At times I think we controlled the game very well but we couldn't quite find that good chance to take.

“It's disappointing. We controlled the game and came away with a defeat.

“But we can take the positives out of the game and get ready for the next one. There's plenty of quality in the squad, it's just about finding that balance.

“We're creating chances in the system and on different days we will score more goals.

“But defensively, to control the game in stages and concede three goals, is disappointing from a back line.

“There's things we have to work on and we will do."