Aimson, Dixon, penalty call - Two ups and five downs from Bolton Wanderers' loss to Portsmouth

Bolton Wanderers midfielder Josh Sheehan is relaxed about his Wales ambitions and is fully focused on his form for his club and knows that his international career will take care of itself if he performs.

Crewe Alex boss David Artell believes a 'crazy' 10 minutes cost his side against Bolton Wanderers with 'catastrophic' mistakes and that his side did not take advantage of being booed off at the break.

Bolton Wanderers winger Xavier Amaechi has been named in the matchday squad against Crewe Alex this evening.

Bolton Wanderers have Josh Sheehan, Declan John and Xavier Amaechi back fit for tomorrow's clash against Crewe Alexandra as Ian Evatt confirmed that the Hamburg loanee is posied to play a part.

Ian Evatt said there is an option to extend Bolton Wanderers midfielder Ali Crawford's loan spell at Scottish side St Johnstone and he believes there is an appetite from both sides to get the deal done.

Declan John aims to follow in the footsteps of Bolton Wanderers team mates Josh Sheehan and earn a recall to the Welsh national team.

Josh Sheehan has remained with Bolton Wanderers despite an initial call up to the Wales squad for the international break due to a back injury.

Bolton Wanderers defender Declan John was taken off at half-time of the draw against Stockport County due to chest pains.

Bolton Wanderers take on Stockport County in the FA Cup first round this afternoon with just one change made from the midweek win over Rochdale in the Papa John's Trophy.

Ian Evatt has confirmed Bolton Wanderers are looking to boost their attacking options in January when the transfer window reopens.

Bolton Wanderers had an 'absolute nightmare' nine hour journey down to Portsmouth and Ian Evatt believes his side have been dealt a 'pretty rough hand' of late but is focused on getting back to winning ways.

Portsmouth defended really well across their entire team in the win against Bolton Wanderers and claimed a clean sheet which was sorely needed.

Danny Cowley believes Portsmouth's victory over Bolton is their most important three points so far this season and they beat a 'very good' Wanderers side which had 'hardly any' shots in their box.

Will Aimson and Ian Evatt believed Bolton Wanderers ought to have been awarded a penalty of the first half of their loss against Portsmouth.

Bolton Wanderers suffered their fourth loss in the space of four League One matches with a 1-0 defeat on the road against Portsmouth.

Bolton Wanderers are likely to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation this afternoon with Dapo Afolayan in behind Eoin Doyle and Nathan Delfouneso on the left.

Danny Cowley expects Bolton Wanderers to ask questions of his Portsmouth team tomorrow and hailed Ian Evatt's side as 'brave' ahead of their encounter.

Portsmouth duo Paul Downing and Liam Vincent are both making good progress on their returns from their respective injuries but it is unclear if they will be able to face Bolton Wanderers this weekend.

Declan John believes he is now 'settled' at Bolton Wanderers and that it is the first time he has been able to say that in his playing career so far.

Bolton Wanderers are on the road this weekend with a trip down to Fratton Park to take on Portsmouth.