Bolton Wanderers player tests positive for coronavirus while midfielder self-isolating after close contact

direct to your inboxA further 48 people have died in Greater Manchester's hospitals after testing positive for coronavirus.The region's hospital death toll has now reached 5,591, the latest NHS figures show.Nineteen more coronavirus deaths were recorded by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - the organisation in charge of the MRI and Wythenshawe Hospital.Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust recorded another 11 deaths.

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.

direct to your inboxA further seven people have died in Greater Manchester's hospitals after testing positive for coronavirus.The region's hospital death toll is now 5,498, NHS England figures show.In the last 24 hours four more deaths were recorded at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.Two people died at Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, while one more death was reported at Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust.The total number of coronavirus-related deaths at hospital trusts in Greater

coronavirus.Tragic new figures have detailed the toll of the pandemic this year.The death, recorded in England, came just a day after a 13-year-old girl, again with no underlying health conditions, died of the virus in hospital.In Scotland, 29 new coronavirus deaths were recorded in the last 24-hour period.There were 803 cases of the deadly virus identified across the country in the same time period.The Scottish death toll now stands at 6,945 since the start of the pandemic last

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

direct to your inboxAnother 25 people have died in Greater Manchester's hospitals after testing positive for coronavirus.It brings the region's hospital death toll to 5,491.In the last 24 hours a further eight deaths were recorded at Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.Seven people died at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, and five deaths were reported at Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust.Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust and Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS

direct to your inboxA teenager with no known underlying health conditions is one of the thousands of people who have died in hospitals in England this year after testing positive for coronavirus.The death of the 16-year-old was recorded in today's daily figures from NHS England. It comes after yesterday's figures showed a 13-year-old without known underlying conditions had died.

direct to your inbox A 13-year-old with no underlying health conditions has died after testing positive for coronavirus, NHS England said on Friday.

direct to your inboxThe NHS has confirmed the deaths of 18 more patients in hospitals in Greater Manchester who had tested positive for coronavirus.Nationally, a further 309 hospital deaths were reported on Thursday.Of those, 42 were in hospitals in the north west region.Six further deaths have been recorded at Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, with five more at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.Three further deaths were recorded at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust and at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh

Wanderers boss Ian Evatt has confirmed in the lead-up to this weekend's trip to Root's Hall that his captain will be back involved this weekend. Evatt confirmed that Wanderers did not pick up any fresh injury issues in the 3-2 win on the road over Mansfield Town last night.Evatt said: “We’re all good and all ready to go.

direct to your inboxAnother 25 people have died in Greater Manchester's hospitals within 28 days of testing positive for coronavirus.The region's hospital death toll is now 5,380, NHS England figures show.On Tuesday a further 13 deaths were recorded at Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, while Bolton NHS Foundation Trust reported a further nine deaths.Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust recorded two further deaths and Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust recorded one further death.Th

direct to your inboxA further 30 people have died in Greater Manchester's hospitals after testing positive for coronavirus.The region's hospital death toll is now 5,350, NHS England figures show.In the last 24 hours 21 deaths were recorded at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.Five people died at Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, while a further three deaths were reported at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust and one person died at Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS

Matt Gilks - 7Made a key stop after Bolton took the lead in the first half and communicated constantly throughout asGethin Jones - 7Another dependable stint at right-back after coming back into the teamRicardo Almeida Santos - 8Should have found the back of the net with second half header, but composed in possession and solid at the back once more with countless aerial clearances.Alex Baptiste - 8Nearly scored Bolton's second before the break and rarely out a foot wrong all game.

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

direct to your inboxA further 19 people have died in Greater Manchester's hospitals after testing positive for coronavirus.The region's hospital death has risen to 5,141, the latest NHS figures show.Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust recorded five more deaths each.Four more Covid-related deaths were confirmed at Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust while the Royal Bolton recorded three.Two more deaths were recorded at Pennine

direct to your inboxA further 36 people have died in Greater Manchester's hospitals after testing positive for coronavirus.The region's hospital death toll has risen to 5,122, the latest NHS figures show.Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust recorded another 21 deaths in the latest reporting period.Another four people have died at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, and another five lives have been lost at Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.A further three people have died at Wrightington, Wigan,

Wanderers have made on transfer deadline day as the Trotters have been very busy in the market. He joins Burnley goalkeeper Lukas Jensen and West Ham United forward Oladapo Afolayan as fellow loanees, while midfielder MJ Williams has penned an 18-month deal after leaving Blackpool.

the Trotters on an 18-month deal. Williams revealed the potential for a move to the University of Bolton Stadium resurfaced last week - and he jumped at the chance to join Ian Evatt's side.He said: “There was talk about me coming here in the summer just gone and it came back up about four or five days ago.