Bolton Wanderers injury update ahead of Southend United and boost for Harry Brockbank

The Trotters put in a tremendous shift at the back to keep out a Robins side that sat second in the table. And defender Ryan Delaney struck in injury time to claim all three points for Bolton and lift the club into the top half of the League Two table.After the game, Wanderers head coach Ian Evatt spoke to the press and here's his initial reaction to the victory.A totally committed performance from start to finish?“Yeah we deserved that, I thought.

Wanderers squad for Saturday's defeat to Walsall due to an illness.

Trotters start last weekend in the 6-3 loss at the University of Bolton Stadium against Port Vale. During that match, Thomason was brought off early in the second half after the Trotters conceded their fifth goal of that game.

The Trotters have a largely fully fit squad to choose from at present, with only midfielder Dennis Politic and striker Shaun Miller long term absences. Harry Brockbank, Liam Edwards and Andrew Tutte are all in various stages of their comebacks from their respective injuries in the short term.

The Trotters are aiming to bounce back from a 6-3 defeat the last time out against Port Vale and get back to winning ways. Before that encounter at the University of Bolton Stadium, Wanderers had been on a five match winning run in all competitions.

direct to your inboxThe League Two campaign is now more than three months old and the table is a tightly-contested affair.Newport County sit top of the table with Cheltenham Town and Forest Green Rovers behind them in the automatic play-off spots.The sides occupying the play-off spots at present are Carlisle United, Exeter City, Colchester United and Cambridge United.With the congested nature of the division, the sides between eighth and 16th are currently separated by just five points.

direct to your inboxManchester United carried on their unbeaten start to the Women's Super League season on Saturday when the Reds won 2-0 away to Aston Villa. And United manager Casey Stoney was full of praise for 21-year old forward Ella Toone after the match, whose long-range lob notched United's second of the game and Toone's fifth in all competitions this season.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed both Anthony Martial and Edinson Cavani were substituted with injuries during the win against West Ham and will undergo scans.Martial started on the left side of a front three with Cavani operating as the central striker flanked by Mason Greenwood on the right.United were behind at half-time following Tomas Soucek's opener at the London Stadium and Solskjaer made a double change with Bruno

Bolton will be on the road against Carlisle United on Boxing Day, before taking on Morecambe at the University of Bolton Stadium on December 29, and then take on Crawley Town at home for their first game of 2021 on January 2. Having been a professional footballer for nearly 20 years, Evatt is well versed in how the Christmas period is different for players compared to most other professions.

Bolton Wanderers, who the bookmakers tipped before a ball had been kicked in anger to be among the favourites for the title this season.

Bolton made it five wins on the bounce in all competitions with the victory in League Two over Southend.Nathan Delfouneso's header just before half-time and two goals after the break from Eoin Doyle, including one from the penalty spot, ensured a 3-0 victory for the Trotters.The win means Bolton now sit ninth in the League Two table and just a point from the play-offs following four straight wins in the division.But for the Essex side, they remain rooted to the bottom of the table with just five

ensured a 3-0 victory for the Trotters. The win means Bolton now sit ninth in the League Two table and just a point from the play-offs.After the victory, Wanderers head coach Ian Evatt spoke to the press and here's his initial reaction to the win.What’s your assessment?“Workmanlike.

Matt Gilks - 7Little to do in the first 45 minutes in terms of saves. Denied Eisa and McAtee after the break and was a constant vocal presence as ever.Alex Baptiste - 8Kept Iron dangerman Eisa fairly quiet in the first half.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has confirmed Sergio Aguero trained with his Manchester City teammates ahead of the Champions League clash against Olympiacos but hinted he would not be involved against the Greek champions.The Argentine missed four months after suffering a serious knee injury that required surgery back in June.Aguero returned for the Premier League clash against Arsenal last month but was substituted at half-time with a fresh injury concern.

The Trotters head to Glanford Park tomorrow evening aiming to build on their recent victory over Stevenage at the weekend.

straight to your inbox every day, freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer has issued an update on Alex Telles' availability for Manchester United ahead of the Premier League clash against West Brom.The Brazil international endured a strange two weeks over the international break, travelling to South America to represent his nation but seeing a mix-up surrounding COVID-19 tests.

The Trotters have for the first time in Evatt's reign as head coach a near fully fit squad to choose from. The only notable absentees are midfielder Dennis Politic who is due to be out for the season and Harry Brockbank, who is not poised to return before Christmas.

The Trotters head to Hertfordshire on Saturday to take on the Boro at the Lamex Stadium. Ian Evatt's side go into the match on the back of successive wins in all competitions.

The Trotters currently have a near fully fit squad to choose from, with the only notable absentees being long-term injured midfielder Dennis Politic who is poised to be out for the season and defender Harry Brockbank, who is not expected to be back before Christmas. Normally, those players who are not getting many minutes in the first team would be able to get some games under their belts in the under-23s set up.

was recalled by his parent club and was part of the matchday squad in the Papa John's Trophy win over Newcastle United's under-21s. The youngster, who joined from Longridge Town on an 18-month deal in January, made his debut by coming off the bench to replace Shaun Miller with just over quarter of an hour to go.