WANDERERS 3-4-2-1.

NATHAN BAXTER…9.

Hard to argue with Ian Evatt’s view that his goalkeeper is the best in the division on this showing. Denied the excellent Kelman with a few top drawer saves and then led the cheerleading.

JACK IREDALE…5.

Led a merry dance by Kelman at times and his slip proved crucial in the equalising goal. With Schön still finding his feet, left-side of the back three is a tricky place to play at present.

RICARDO SANTOS…6.5.

Some typically dominant defending which gave the dangerous Agyei little chance to do damage but also just a couple of minor iffy moments in possession.

EOIN TOAL…7.

Pleasing day all round for the Northern Irishman, who used the ball well in what was a pretty direct game and lost nothing in the air.

JOSH DACRES-COGLEY…6.

Made a few positive contributions early on but didn’t get too many opportunities to get behind the home defence. Moved into a central role in the last half hour.

JOSH SHEEHAN…5.5.

Struggled to get into the game at all as Orient limited the space in the centre of the park and gave him little opportunity to put his foot on the ball.

GEORGE THOMASON…7.

Chipped in with plenty of defensive work and seemed to enjoy the rough and tumble of a hectic midfield at Brisbane Road.

SZABOLCS SCHÖN…6.5.

Looks to be enjoying his early days with Bolton, and though he still has a bit to learn defensively, he looks an educated and exciting prospect indeed.

AARON COLLINS…6.5.

Mixed bag – created the first goal for Charles and another excellent chance at the near post thereafter but got a bit wasteful after that.

SCOTT ARFIELD…6.

There were a few classy touches in there from the former Rangers man but he probably wasn’t as involved as he would have liked.

DION CHARLES…6.5.

Took his goal really well and might have had a couple more with a few more games in his legs. Off and running once again, though, which is great to see.

Subs: McAtee 7, 63 – Aggressive and looked a real threat.

Osei-Tutu 71 (for Iredale), Matete 71 (for Sheehan), Adeboyejo 75 (for Charles), Lolos 75 (for Collins).

Not used: Nlundulu, Morley.

Leyton Orient (4-2-3-1): Hemming; Sweeney, Happe, Beckles (Cooper 85), Clare; Obiero (Jaiyesimi 85), Brown; O’Neill, Kelman, Galbraith (Pratley 85); Agyei (Perkins 73).

Not used: James, Howes, Warrington.

Attendance: 7,831 (1,200).

Referee – Charles Breakspear 7/10.

Referees have been instructed to allow for some physicality, and he certainly followed that directive to the letter. Might have cracked down harder on the lunging challenge on Lolos but otherwise, kept control of the game pretty well.

MAN OF THE MATCH – Nathan Baxter.

Says he is in the best physical shape of his career and looks to be brimming with confidence, which is an exciting mix for Wanderers. Came up with some important saves at a time when the home side were really putting pressure on, not least a fingertip effort to push Kelman’s curling shot around the post in stoppage time.

MOAN OF THE MATCH – Wanderers rather lost their way after a positive start, Orient’s physicality putting them out of their stride a little. They got the result – which is the main thing – but Bolton are still to really convince when forced to play more directly to their front men.

MAGIC MOMENT – After his string of saves had ensured three points were heading back to Lancashire, Nathan Baxter’s fist pumps and roars in front of a delighted away stand was a great way to kick off the new season.