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John McDougall

Bolton Wanderers player ratings v Crewe Alex as Amadou Bakayoko and Lloyd Isgrove impress in win

Joel Dixon - 7

Very little to do in the first half against a Crewe side which lacked cutting edge. Made great parry to deny Zac Williams after the break, thugh slightly nervy moment before full-time with spilt cross.

Lloyd Isgrove - 8

One of the attacking stars for Bolton coming from right-back, with a delightful backheel for Lee at the end of the first half for big chance.

Ricardo Santos - 8

Came out on top in virtually every one on one duel and rarely looked in much trouble against a Crewe side which failed to create much.

Will Aimson - 8

Came into the heart of defence for Alex Baptiste and looked decent defensively and with his long passes. Had injury scare before half-time but continued and looked solid.

Declan John - 7

Got forward well at times to put in some inviting crosses from left-back to cause Crewe problems at the back.

MJ Williams - 7

Showed great energy as ever in the middle to break up play and fantastic pass which led to second goal.

Josh Sheehan - 8

Returned to the starting line up after recovering from back injury. Made no mistake from penalty spot and reliable in possession.

Kieran Lee - 7

Did well arriving into the box to affect play and try to carve out chances. Good in possession throughout.

Elias Kachunga - 7

Was booked very early on. Some nice touches and passes at times and set up Bakayoko for second goal.

Amadou Bakayoko - 8

Replaced the injured Eoin Doyle through the middle and took up some good positions at times. Won the penalty and in the right place to score second goal.

Dapo Afolayan - 6

Incisive passes at times from the Wanderers top scorer, but quiet in front of goal compared to his usual standards.

Substitutes

Xavier Amaechi - 5

Made Wanderers debut at long last in the closing stages and went to the right flank. Bright sparks from the Hamburg loanee but little time to make much impact.

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