Jon Dadi Bodvarsson sets Bolton Wanderers aim ahead of Portsmouth and Sheffield Wednesday clashes

Jon Dadi Bodvarsson believes clashes this week against Portsmouth and Sheffield Wednesday will help show where Bolton Wanderers are as a club as the Iceland international is looking forward to the future at the Whites and targeting promotion next season.

Bodvarsson scored his fourth goal for Wanderers since his January transfer window move from Millwall in the 1-1 draw against Wigan Athletic as Bolton came from behind to claim a point.

Next up this week for Bolton are play-off hopefuls Portsmouth tomorrow and Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday, with both games taking place at the University of Bolton Stadium.

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Bodvarsson is looking forward to both of these encounters, as well as getting a full pre-season at Wanderers under his belt as he aims for promotion in the 2022/23 season at his new club.

The Iceland international has made a big impact at Bolton since joining and feels comfortable at the club, something he admits he was not at previous side Millwall.

And Bodvarsson admits he has had a massive confidence boost since swapping London for the North West.

He said: “The next two games are great tests for us where we are as a club.

“It is exciting to see where we are at, learn from these games, see what we can do better.

“Having a pre-season does so much for you. Getting the fitness, seeing the whole thing, I am just looking to finish this season well now and then have a bit of a rest, meet up with the national team then crack on.

“When I came here I was so excited by the ambition of the club.

“They have been through a lot but they want to go somewhere, they have a lot of young players and they are hungry.

“I am