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Bolton Wanderers defensive record in focus & why it's not just the rearguard that deserve praise

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Ian Evatt hailed his side's defensive record which is the best in League One at present but believes the forward players deserve praise for their contribution to the feat.

Wanderers boast the most watertight defence in League One so far this season. Evatt's side have conceded only eight goals in the division this campaign.

That record is the best in the league and the only side to have kept goals conceded in single figures this campaign. Fleetwood Town are next in the list with 10 strikes let in. READ MORE: 'Plan boom it?' - Ian Evatt explains why he will keep faith with Bolton Wanderers playing style Wanderers' strikers have yet to catch fire so far in the division this season, with only two goals between them from open play in the league.

Though admitting the forward players must do more in front of goal, the Bolton boss believes their pressing from the front has been a big contributing factor to their current defensive strength.

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