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John McDougall

Bolton Wanderers player ratings vs Morecambe - James Trafford, Declan John and Amadou Bakayoko good

James Trafford - 7.5

Did what he had to do in opening 45 minutes but not called into serious action until after break with several saves including penalty stop from Cole Stockton.

Will Aimson - 7

Came into the back for Gethin Jones. Distribution with the ball got better as game wore on in solid showing at the back.

Ricardo Almeida Santos - 6

Captain martialled Stockton well in the first half, giving Morecambe talisman little to feed on in first half. Had been doing well until straight red card for deliberate handball, which appeared a contentious decision.

George Johnston - 7.5

Young defender made several important blocks and interceptions throughout the encounter in another solid showing at the back.

Marlon Fossey - 6.5

Got forward well down the right flank but struggled to deliver much end product with crosses at times.

Aaron Morley - 6.5

Good work out of possession but not able to show too much of his abilities on the ball owing to tight nature of the game.

MJ Williams - 7.5

Generally solid on the ball and screening the back three from holding midfielder, who fought for every ball in particular after the resumption of play

Kieran Lee - 5.5

Returned to the team after being rested against Cambridge United. Could not express himself in tight clash but was replaced at the break.

Declan John - 7.5

Defended fairly well up against lively Jonah Ayunga and got forward well to support attacks, including have best first half chance for Bolton. before teeing up Bakayoko for dramatic late leveller.

Dapo Afolayan - 6.5

Some nice passes and skills at times, but had shots charged down by determined Morecambe defence as struggled for chances. Taken off for Dempsey.

Dion Charles - 6.5

Hard working shift upfront to put Shrimps defence under pressure and try and force errors, and saw second half chance blocked. Replaced by Bakayoko in closing stages.

Substitutes:

Jon Dadi Bodvarsson - 7

Went upfront with Charles and showed some good signs after getting his first full half of football for Bolton.

Kyle Dempsey - 6

Given his Bolton debut with 20 minutes to go, but had to drop back into midfield three after Santos red card. Some decent touches and passes at times.

Amadou Bakayoko - 7

Came on for Charles and went upfront with Bodvarssson in closing stages and scored crucial late goal to earn Wanderers share of spoils.

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