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John McDougall

Bolton Wanderers lineup vs Bradford City confirmed for Carabao Cup first round clash

Ian Evatt has named his first matchday squad in charge of Bolton Wanderers in a competitive fixture.

The former Blackpool and Chesterfield defender joined the Trotters over the summer after leading former club Barrow to promotion out of the National League.

Before today, he had brought in 16 new players so far during the transfer window as a part of a revamped Bolton squad.

And he has named his first matchday squad for today's first round Carabao Cup clash against Bradford City.

Billy Crellin is in goal with several defenders named including Gethin Jones, Liam Gordon, George Taft, Alex Baptiste and Ricardo Almeida Santos.

In midfield are Tom White, Brandon Comley and skipper Antoni Sarcevic, with Nathan Delfouneso and Eoin Doyle leading the line.

On the bench for the Trotters are Matthew Alexander, Ryan Delaney, Ali Crawford, Jak Hickman, Andrew Tutte, Bright Amoateng and new signing Shaun Miller.

The 32-year-old becomes Ian Evatt’s 17 th signing of the summer and will wear the number 20 shirt.

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