Jon Dadi Bodvarsson's 'relief' at Bolton fresh start as 'weight off shoulders' after Millwall

Jon Dadi Bodvarsson admits it was a massive relief to get up and running on the goals front for Bolton Wanderers as he believes he is having a 'fresh start' after his move from Millwall.

The Iceland international made the move from the Den in January after playing just once for the Lions in the first half of this season.

He has been a hit so far at Wanderers since his move to the University of Bolton Stadium, playing 11 times and scoring twice so far for his new club.

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Bodvarsson has scored twice in his last four games, three of which have been appearances from the start.

And the striker believes he is more relaxed now after his move from Millwall in his fresh start and believes a 'massive weight' has been lifted off his shoulders since his transfer to Wanderers.

He said: “As soon as I got that first goal it was a massive relief. I’d been at Millwall for such a long time and it hadn’t happened for me.

“But since I came to Bolton it felt like a massive weight had been lifted off my shoulders. I felt myself again. And when you are feeling that way you don’t over-think things too much, I am just doing what comes naturally and the confidence is there.

“We are playing some really good football, which fits me as well, so my long-term goal now is finish this season as well as possible but then get ready for next season.

“As soon as I heard there was interest from Bolton I was so excited. It was a fresh start for me at a club of that stature. Now I feel like things are clicking for me and I feel great."

Bodvarsson is capable of playing different styles and adds something extra to Wanderers, being capable of a physical