Sign up for the free MyBolton newsletter to get the top stories direct to your inbox Matt Gilks - 6 Made solid early stop to deny David Amoo but could have done much better to stop second Vale goal.
Looked alright otherwise. Harry Brockbank - 6 Got forward well at times early on but influence waned as the game went on.
Jury still out on whether right-back is his best position. Ricardo Almeida Santos - 6 Solid one-on-one defending and composure in possession generally.
Was booked for rash challenge on Devante Rodney. Alex Baptiste - 6 Made serveral clearances when needed but out of position at times.
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