WATCH: Kenny Jackett praises Wolves 'heart and spirit' - and defends decision to drop Benik Afobe
Wolves boss Kenny Jackett said his team showed 'heart and spirit' as they overcame Rotherham to win their first match since October.
Goals from James Henry and Danny Batth were enough to give Jackett's team three badly-needed points at New York Stadium.
And Jackett was pleased with the battling qualities shown by his side on a windy day in Yorkshire.
"It was quite a difficult day and we had to play the conditions - we did that with heart and spirit," he said.
"We've gone four games now unbeaten, three of those draws, but it shows you we're close.
"I'd like to thank the supporters for the part they played, they got right behind the players from start to finish.
"In the first half we played some very good football. The second period there wasn't a shot on target for either team but that suited us as the team with the lead.
"I was very pleased then, in quite difficult conditions, that we saw the game out.
"Rotherham flooded the midfield, got on top of some of our football but we saw the game out very well.
"We're not a bad side - we don't necessarily feel we're a top side yet, that's where we are.
"It's a really important December for us to put performances, get results, breed confidence in our team and our club."
Jackett had praise for the 'excellent' Ethan Ebanks-Landell, who played a key role in Wolves' rearguard action.
While it wasn't a surprise to see his name on the team sheet, it certainly was one to see Benik Afobe's name on the substitute's bench.
The £15m-rated striker was dropped for the first time in his Wolves career, with ex-Rotherham striker Adam Le Fondre chosen up front.
Jackett defended the decision and praised substitute Afobe's attitude.
"My thoughts were more about Adam Le Fondre coming back to his old club rather than Benik not playing," he said.
"I wanted to keep the system, I did think we'd need to be competitive, second balls were a big part of the game.
"It was more for Adam doing well rather than leaving Benik out.
"Le Fondre's probably not had as many minutes as he's deserved. He's a good Championship centre forward and even though he's not the biggest player he never gives the centre half an easy ball, I've been impressed with him since he's come in.
"At the right time they can play together.
"I felt Benik's attitude when he came on was very good and he looked a threat late in the game."
