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John McDougall

Bolton Wanderers player ratings vs Barnsley - Santos and Johnston good in Carabao Cup win

Joel Dixon - 7

A great stop to deny Victor Adeboyejo early on. A few shaky moments in the first half but generally dealt with what was thrown at him.

Gethin Jones - 7

Solid stint as ever from the right-back and was particularly threatening going forwards after the break with some dangerous crosses. Booked too.

Ricardo Almeida Santos - 8

First appearance of the season for the influential defender and looked as assured as ever and like he had not been away.

George Johnston - 8

Grew into the game as it went on, and could have scored opener after great piece of skill. Rarely put a foot wrong at the back.

Liam Gordon - 7

Handed start after impressing in pre-season and linked up well with Delfouneso on the left, pressing well.

MJ Williams - 7

Some great vision at times from the midfielder to get Wanderers going in the middle of the park.

Kieran Lee - 7

Positive and energetic in the middle of the park and involved in some promising build-up play. Taken off as full-time approached.

Antoni Sarcevic - 7

A couple of shots on goal in the first half which did not test Jack Walton, but a solid all-round performance from the skipper

Lloyd Isgrove - 7

Some good balls at times and work rate right up there as usual. A great low penalty in the shootout.

Eoin Doyle - 6

Lovely touches from last season's top scorer at times, who had few clear chances on goal before the break and after.

Nathan Delfouneso - 6

First minutes of 2021/22 campaign under the belt and looked positive on the ball at times, but lacked end product. Replaced by Bakayoko not long into second half.

Substitutes

Amadou Bakayoko - 7

Went to the right flank initially and linked up well with Jones, before moving into the middle when Doyle went off. Found back of the net in shootout

Elias Kachunga - 6

Came on to the left wing and had an impact off the bench. Scored penalty in shootout.

Josh Sheehan - 8

Not on for very long but showed real quality in short time on the pitch. Drew great save from Walton before scoring winning penalty.

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