Bolton Wanderers player ratings vs Stevenage: Declan John, Alex Baptiste and Ricardo Almeida Santos good

Wanderers.Skipper Sarcevic was among Bolton's star performers against the Latics, having a hand in the first goal and making his second start and fourth appearance since returning from injury. His return has coincided with the end of the January transfer window and fresh players such as Oladapo Afolayan, Marcus Maddison, MJ Williams, Kieran Lee and Declan John coming into the club.

Wanderers.But after their previous win over the Bluebirds, Wanderers looked at what aspects of their performance could have been improved upon.And one of these included getting the ball from the centre halves quicker to their team mates, which Ian Evatt felt Wanderers put into action well against the Latics.

Matt Gilks - 6Not a great deal to do in terms of saves but communicated constantly throughout as per usual.Gethin Jones - 8A threat going forwards on the right for Wanderers throughout and put in cross which led to opening goal.Ricardo Almeida Santos - 7Came out on top in one-on-one defending whenever it presented itself and another good performance a day after penning a fresh contract.Alex Baptiste - 7Had another decent evening at the back, aside from one stray pass which led to Lee being

Wanderers this term, helping Ian Evatt’s men to rise to seventh in League Two.He joined the club last summer and has made 33 appearances for the club in all competitions, including every game for Bolton in League Two. Santos has now signed a fresh deal until the summer of 2023 at the University of Bolton Stadium.

Wanderers this term, helping Ian Evatt’s men to rise to seventh in League Two and into the play-offs. He has featured in every league game for the Trotters this campaign and has also been named in several League Two teams of the week.And the central defender is hoping to push on with Wanderers now that his future has been taken care of.Santos said: “I’m happy it has finally got done.

Wanderers have not conceded in their last three matches in League Two against Southend United, Scunthorpe United and yesterday against Barrow. The form of central defenders Alex Baptiste and Ricardo Almeida Santos has been very high during the club's unbeaten run, while the introduction of MJ Williams to central midfield has given the Trotters some bite in the middle of the park.

Wanderers were busy in the most recent transfer window, signing no fewer than eight players. The likes of Kieran Lee, MJ Williams, Declan John, Oladalpo Afolayan and Marcus Maddison have gone on to establish themselves as regular starters for the Trotters.

the Trotters in his loan spell so far, scoring twice and becoming a first choice selection at left-back for Evatt. John is out of contract at the end of the season at the Liberty Stadium.

Bolton captain Antoni Sarcevic who came off the bench to score Wanderers' second goal in the 2-0 victory. Eoin Doyle converted from the penalty spot after Nathan Delfouneso went down under Jacob Bedeau's first half challenge to put Bolton in front.There were several eye catching performances in the victory, where Wanderers kept a clean sheet.Evatt believes not conceding is the platform for Bolton to build upon with the firepower they have at their disposal.

Matt Gilks - 6Had little to do before half-time apart from simple save from Abo Eisa. Was saved by Baptiste's goal line clearance after the break.Gethin Jones - 7Kept Abo Eisa relatively quiet at one end and got forward to support attacks when he could.Ricardo Almeida Santos - 8Another good performance at the back from the central defender with a commanding display once more.Alex Baptiste - 8Got forward often to support attacks and made crucial goal line clearance to deny Kevin van Veen.

The Trotters have kept three clean sheets in their last five games as part of an unbeaten run which has involved four wins and a draw. The run of form has taken Wanderers to 10th in the table and they are now just three points from the League Two play-offs.

Matt Gilks - 7Communicated throughout as ever, had few saves to make in first half, and didn't have a great deal to do after the break.Gethin Jones - 7Caught out a couple of times defensively on the right, but generally solid performance from the full-back.Ricardo Almeida Santos - 8Another strong display in central defence as partnership with Baptiste continues to blossom and go from strength to strength.Alex Baptiste - 8Another assured performance from the veteran defender and made numerous

Wanderers have switched to a back four from mid-January and the partnership of Santos and Baptiste have started the last four games for the League Two side. It has yielded three wins and a draw as well as two clean sheets in an unbeaten run which Bolton are hoping to extend today against Southend United.

The Trotters are unbeaten in their last three games having picked up victories over Leyton Orient and Stevenage, as well as a point against Morecambe.

Wanderers debut off the bench for the club in the victory against Leyton Orient.

straight to your inboxEderson: Looked keen to take the penalty but was pushed back by Bernardo. Lucky to see Kane's early effort come off the woodwork but didn't put a foot wrong after, including a phenomenal assist.

the Trotters can go three games unbeaten today with a result against the Boro.

Matt Gilks - 6Made one stop in the first half and communicated constantly throughout the game.

the Trotters on loan until the end of the season from Championship side Swansea City during the January transfer window.He has played only once for Bolton so far in last weekend's win over Leyton Orient, coming off the bench for his debut in the closing stages. John was made to wait for his Trotters debut after he picked up an injury in training which affected his hamstring.

The Trotters had been due to be in action this afternoon on the road against Salford City. Wanderers had not played since last weekend's win over Leyton Orient and were aiming to build on that today.