MK Dons boss Liam Manning gives clear verdict on Bolton Wanderers playing style ahead of clash

Liam Manning is a fan of how Bolton Wanderers play under Ian Evatt and the MK Dons boss is aware that their opponents have the ability to mix things up just like his team can.

Wanderers travel to Stadium MK tomorrow afternoon as third takes on 10th in the League One standings.

Evatt's side sit five points from the play-offs heading into tomorrow afternoon's encounter, while the Dons are three points from the automatic promotion places.

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And Bolton can narrow their deficit to the top six with a win and potentially put themselves that much closer to being in the conversation for the play-offs at the end of the campaign.

Manning likes what he sees from afar at Bolton and believes tomorrow's encounter will be an exciting one with two teams right at the top of the League One form table taking each other on.

And he believes the run Wanderes have been on shows the strength of League One this campaign, as Manning admits he has enjoyed watching what he has seen from Evatt's side as he prepares to stop his opposite number's outfit.

He told the MK Citizen : “I like their style, the way they play and their energy, and their variation. I think we’re the same in that sense so I hope it’s a good mix of form and style.

“They're a really good side. It shows the strength of the league - they were on a really tough run, and they're now on a great one and it shows how quickly it can change.

“I've really enjoyed watching elements of their games in our opposition work. They have a really good energy, a good blend of styles, they move the ball well.

“But they're not afraid to go long either, and they're a real handful. It will be