Sean Dyche says he will continue to have "honest" conversations with his players and has called upon his side to show a reaction from last weekend's disappointing defeat to Aston Villa when Wolves visit Goodison Park on Saturday (3pm kick-off BST).  

The Blues and Wolves will both be aiming to kick-start their Premier League campaigns after enduring frustration in the opening two games of the new term. 

Everton produced contrasting performances in those matches, with the Blues putting in a dominant display against Fulham, but, in the words of Dyche, performing way below the standard expected at Villa Park.  

They will aim to bounce back this weekend and, speaking in Thursday's press conference held at Finch Farm previewing the game, Dyche said the onus is now on the group to show a reaction.   

"Footballers aren't as thick as people think, especially about their profession," said Dyche. "It doesn't take a lot for me to point out what was wrong [at Villa], they know.  

"So, therefore, it's about talking to them about it more than anything. I wasn't screaming and shouting at them. They come off the pitch and know what has gone wrong, what is shouting going to prove?  

"They know they weren't collectively up for it, so we spoke more about that, the bigger picture of it. It was a conversation with some analysis and a repointing in the right direction.  

"Football gives you a jolt now and again. If you look, the first few games of a season often bring odd results, it's not brand new to me, but you have to react to that."  

On the back of Sunday's defeat, Dyche hasn’t ruled out changes to his starting line-up this weekend, with several players who have performed well over the summer putting themselves in the boss' thought process.  

Jarrad Branthwaite played two lots of 45 minutes against Stoke and Sporting CP during the summer but has yet to feature for the Blues in their new Premier League campaign.  

It is a similar story for Ben Godfrey, while attackers Arnaut Danjuma and Lewis Dobbin have impressed in cameos coming off the bench.  

"Ben [Godfrey] is there as well, training diligently,” explained Dyche. “Jarrod is new to myself, it is a shame he has missed a few weeks in pre-season but he is getting that sharpness now. He had a full 90 last week which will do him good. He's in contention. Everyone is in contention here, that is how you want it and how it should be.  

“Dobbo [Dobbin] has come through in pre-season and certainly put himself in contention. Arnie (Danjuma) is looking fitter and sharper, he's certainly in contention. So, you want that competitive edge to the team and the group.”