Bolton Wanderers player ratings vs Aston Villa - Kieran Lee great in Carabao Cup loss

Joel Dixon - 7

Made great stop from Ollie Watkins and had looked good inbetween the sticks early on, but should have done better for Douglas Luiz's equaliser. Booked for Danny Ings penalty and perhaps could have done better for third goal, but made several saves to keep score as it was.

Will Aimson - 7

Didn't put much of a foot wrong after coming in on the right of the back three in the first half. Caught out of position for third goal but generally defensively solid.

Ricardo Santos - 8

Commanding and powerful in the heart of defence for Wanderers, with several vital challenges and interceptions. A good performance from the skipper.

George Johnston - 7

Booked in opening stages for foul on Ollie Watkins. Despite that hanging over him for much of the game, performed admirably in back three, but a fresh Leon Bailey got better of him in closing stages.

Conor Bradley - 7

Liverpool loanee was energetic down the right flank going forward and looked to cause problems. Caught out of position for third goal as Digne drifted in behind him though.

MJ Williams - 7

Dealt well with the likes of Philippe Coutinho and John McGinn in the middle of the park at times, but was outnumbered on occasions.

Kieran Lee - 8

Veteran midfielder impressed in the middle of the park with his vision and intelligent passing. Teed up Charles for opening goal in great performance from veteran midfielder.

Declan John - 6.5

Got forward at tiimes down the left flank to support attacks and deliver crosses. Left Johnston exposed at the back times, especially in the second half.

Elias Kachunga - 7

Went very close to putting Wanderers ahead in the opening stages. Had looked decent and perhaps could have scored in second half. Taken off after the hour.

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