Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt on Wigan Athletic draw, Bodvarsson goal & McClean referee decision

Bolton Wanderers came from behind to pick up a deserved point on the road against Wigan Athletic.

James McClean put the Latics in front early in the first half as his cross found its way all the way through to give the hosts an early lead.

Leam Richardson's side dominated much of the first half but a big moment came before half-time when referee Samuel Barrott refrained from showing McClean a second yellow card following a foul on Dapo Afolayan, for whom he had fouled for his opening booking earlier in the game.

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Wanderers were the better team after the break and got a deserved equaliser when Bodvarsson rose to nod home Will Aimson's cross and give Wanderers a share of the spoils.

After the game, Wanderers boss Ian Evatt spoke to the press and here's his immediate reaction to the draw.

What’s your assessment of that draw?

“The first 25 minutes to half an hour we weren’t good enough. They got the goal and dominated us not through real good play, it was more from our mistakes.

“We looked nervous and then it was like territory, set plays, them nicking balls and second balls in midfield and it felt like we were under pressure when really we weren’t. We didn’t manage that first 25 minutes to half an hour well enough and then when they scored, it jolted us and then all of sudden we took over the last 10 minutes of the first half and then second half I thought it was all us really.

“The subs, that was the plan to get them on early and to bring some fresh legs. As much as you get a break in international breaks, sometimes the players can come back jaded and fatigued and that sounds really strange but when you’re used to