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John McDougall

Bolton Wanderers player ratings in Sunderland loss as MJ Williams and George Johnston good

Joel Dixon - 7

In the wars early doors with nose injury but made important stops in the first half and immediately after the break to keep the deficit at one.

Gethin Jones - 7

A real threat going forwards with some dangerous crosses down the right flank.

Ricardo Almeida Santos - 7

Rarely beaten in one on one encounters and tussles. Booked towards full-time.

George Johnston - 7

A good performance from the young defender with some important blocks at crucial periods. Could have scored crucial equaliser after the break.

Liam Gordon - 5

A disappointing game from the youngster who gave the ball away needlessly at times and lacked cutting edge going forward.

MJ Williams - 7

Cut off the danger on several occasions for Wanderers in front of the back four. Another impressive performance in central midfield.

Josh Sheehan - 6

Lacked much of an impact in the first half in a rare off colour performance in possession, improved after half-time, much like Wanderers as a whole.

Antoni Sarcevic - 6

Lacked much impact in the first half, but got better after the break with a few decent balls forward.

Lloyd Isgrove - 6

Worked hard in the final thiord and going back, but was beaten at times when tracking back. Taken on on the hour mark after a nasty clash of heads.

Eoin Doyle - 5

Missed one or two half chances and was booked in the first half. Could not direct header on target after the break in a hardworking performance but ultimately without reward.

Dapo Afolayan - 6

An up and down game for the Wanderers dangerman as match ebbed and flowed for attacker. Put in a peach of a cross for Johnston after the break which could have been equaliser.

Substitutes

Elias Kachunga - 6

Nearly scored with first action of the game.

Declan John - 6

Made return from injury after time out an

Kieran Lee - 5

Had little time to make much impact in closing stages.

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