Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt on MK Dons, team selection, play-offs message & opposition view

Bolton Wanderers are on the road this weekend for the eighth and final game of a busy February when they take on MK Dons.

Wanderers travel to Stadium MK on Saturday afternoon as third takes on 10th in the League One standings.

Ian Evatt's side sit five points from the play-offs heading into tomorrow afternoon's encounter, while the Dons are three points from the automatic promotion places.

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And Bolton can narrow their deficit to the top six with a win and potentially put themselves that much closer to being in the conversation for the play-offs at the end of the campaign.

Before the encounter, Wanderers boss Ian Evatt spoke to the press and here's a full transcript of what he had to tell broadcasters ahead of this Saturday's big game.

Any update on unavailability or injuries?

“Rico is back in today, which is positive. He’s had a couple of sleepless night but other than that, he’s back in with a big smile on his face. It’s great to have him back and fully ready for Saturday.”

They’re in good form, MK Dons?

“As are we. I’m really looking forward to the game. I think it’s going to be a really good game. I think I’ve watched a fair bit of them the last couple of days and they are a good team, a dangerous team.

"I love the way they play and what they’re trying to do, but we have some threats and weapons on our team as well, so I’m excited for the challenge.”

As a squad, do you get the feeling that the longer it goes on with win after win, it does bring a different type of confidence or swagger?

“Yeah I think our players are confident. I think they’ve got some real belief at the moment and that will only increase the more it goes on, especially