Ian Evatt pinpoints where Bolton Wanderers need to improve in otherwise impressive Lincoln win

Bolton Wanderers returned to action in style on Saturday as they eased past Lincoln City with a domineering display.

The Imps were granted very few opportunities and James Trafford or George Johnston were on hand to clear the danger on the few occasions the visitors threatened to cause problems. Wanderers managed to make their control count and took the lead in the first half when Dion Charles dispatched from the penalty spot.

Elias Kachunga and Kieran Lee both had great chances to extend the lead but it wasn't until the introduction of Jon Dadi Bodvarsson and Dapo Afolayan did Bolton secure the result. The Icelander was given a gift when Sean Roughan threw the ball straight to him. He then played a smart one-two with Afolayan and made no mistake from 12 yards.

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It's now four wins on the spin for Wanderers as they continue their strong start in the promotion hunt. There aren't many negatives to take from the match but the side's lack of a real killer instinct remains a concern.

Bolton enjoyed 61 per cent of the possession, spending plenty of time in the opposition box, but it wasn't until the 84th minute that they put the result beyond doubt. Kachunga missed two great chances, with his mishap in the opening minutes of the second half being particularly egregious. Charles did brilliantly to put the ball on a plate for him at the back post but he couldn't sort his feet out and the chance went begging.

Charles himself also could have done better in the box on a couple of occasions but was hesitant, Lee was denied by an inch-perfect tackle and on plenty of occasions the final action in the attacking third was just slightly out of joint. It's a problem that Ian Evatt has noticed.

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