Phil Parkinson says his Wrexham side can take “a lot of heart” from their goalless draw against Wanderers.

There was nothing to separate the sides in front of a bumper crowd at the Toughsheet Community Stadium, with Arthur Okonkwo making several impressive stops.

Baxter was also called into action to deny Jack Marriott and Steven Fletcher at the other end, with neither side able to find a winner.

“They are a good side,” said Parkinson. “It was a good test for us today, I was interested to see how we fared.

“They started so quick, and we knew they would, but we didn’t quite react to that start. I thought we grew into the game and it was a real effort from the lads.

“We showed at times that we have quality, we had moments and so did they. It was a hard fought point for us and very important to show that we can compete at this level at the top end of the division. I felt we did that.

“(Bolton) have been up there for the last couple of years. Obviously, they have invested heavily in the summer.

“It was interesting with the shape they play, we had worked on it on the training ground and got better as the game went on at dealing with that.

“At times in the second period, I thought we gained some control with the ball and looked like we could go and win it. But then, we had to rely on Arthur for one, in particular, outstanding save.”

The Welsh club have taken four points from their opening couple of games in League One as they aim to build on back-to-back promotions from the National League.

“We conceded two last week against Wycombe and it was important, even when you win, that we reflect and try to learn from that,” Parkinson continued.

“I felt we did that today, there was a real resilience as a team and we can take a lot of heart from the draw.

“We have a lot of players who have played at this level but I think, sometimes when you come up quickly through the divisions, it is adapting again to what is required at the next level.

“I think you saw in the early exchanges we were a little bit on the back foot and on our heels. We have got to adapt quickly like we did throughout the game.

“I said to the lads, we have to enjoy days like this because this is a great stadium, famous club and we have earned the right to be here. Our supporters have earned the right to be here after many years of tough times in the National League, in particular.

“We have to come here and make sure we have our shoulders back and say, ‘Come on! We are Wrexham and we can live on this stage’.”