Sign up for the free MyBolton newsletter to get the top stories direct to your inbox Ian Evatt has explained that Matt Gilks needs more time to build up his fitness after overcoming coronavirus following discussions with the Bolton Wanderers goalkeeper and is why he opted for Joel Dixon over the weekend.
Evatt has selected Dixon for the Carabao Cup first round win over Barnsley, in which he helped secure passage to the next stage of the competition thanks to the stopper's penalty shooutout heroics.
The Bolton boss kept faith with Dixon on Saturday in the 3-3 draw against AFC Wimbledon, with Gilks having to make do with a place on the bench. READ MORE: 'Wish I'd gone there' - Ex-Blackpool boss gives verdict on Bolton Wanderers' draw with
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