CAPTAIN Kevin Nolan has hailed the team spirit at Wanderers as the best he has ever known at the club.

The midfielder helped in-form Bolton record their third victory in four games against Middlesbrough at the Riverside. And, after a rocky start to the campaign, Gary Megson’s rejuvenated side are now up to 12th in the table.

Nolan, now in his 10th season at the Reebok, believes the sense of togetherness among the players has been a major factor behind their success.

And he believes it is down to the strong British influence within the dressing room.

“This is probably the best group of lads in terms of team spirit that I’ve worked with,” said the 26-year-old."

For more on this story see Thursday's edition of The Bolton News.