The compliments Aston Villa paid Bolton Wanderers as Ian Evatt prepares for managerial milestone

Ian Evatt admits he enjoyed the 'event' that came with Bolton Wanderers taking on a Premier League team in the form of Aston Villa as the top flight team praised their pressing abilities which they did struggle with.

Wanderers were in front of the Sky Sports TV cameras earlier this week in the second round of the Carabao Cup. Despite a spirited and impressive performance, Villa's Premier League quality eventually shone through as Bolton bowed out of the competition.

The Whites took a deserved lead in the first half when Dion Charles slotted home from inside the box for his first goal of the season. Douglas Luiz equalised before the break straight from a corner.

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The Villans went ahead from the penalty spot when, despite suggestions of offside, Danny Ings won a penalty at the expense of Joel Dixon. He picked himself up to slot home from the spot.

The Villans added a third through Lucas Digne, before Leon Bailey capped off the win with a fourth towards the end. It meant the League One side exited the competition despite a spirited and encouraging performance in a 4-1 loss and bowed out at the second round stage.

Evatt has the aim of being a Premier League manager one day and aims to do that with Wanderers. With the live TV aspect in the top flight, Evatt got a taste of it against Villa earlier this week.

The Bolton boss admits he enjoyed the event which comes with top flight sides and revealed the Villa staff complimented Wanderers on their pressing strategy. Evatt believes what his side managed for an hour is a rarity for a League One side, but believes the last half an hour shows what is needed to get to a top