Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt on Aston Villa loss, 'offside' goal, six changes made & defence

Bolton Wanderers succumbed eventually to Premier League side Aston Villa as they exited the Carabao Cup at the second round stage.

The Whites took a deserved lead in the first half when Dion Charles slotted home from inside the box. Douglas Luiz equalised before the break straight from a corner.

The Villans went ahead from the penalty spot when, despite suggestions of offside, Danny Ings won a penalty at the expense of Joel Dixon. He picked himself up to slot home from the spot.

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The Villans added a third through Lucas Digne, before Leon Bailey capped off the win with a fourth towards the end. It meant the League One side exited the competition despite a spirited and encouraging performance.

After thje game, Wanderers boss Ian Evatt spoke to the press and here is his initial reaction.

What’s your assessment Ian?

“I thought for 60 minutes we were right in the game and had them wobbled really. I think we started great, intense, high press. I think it’s easy for lower league teams coming against Premier League opposition to sacrifice, back off, try and block up and hang on but that’s not we do or the way we play.

“We wanted to go toe-to-toe and I thought for 60 minutes we did. I think the set play not got them out of jail a little bit, but gave them some confidence, you could see they’re a team lacking in confidence and I think that set piece has given them some belief back. Second half, we’re bang in the game.

"They started brightly but we’re going to have to ride some rough spells against Premier League opposition and I think the second goal looks offside to me and when they’re 2-1 up the belief comes flooding back and they