WANDERERS (3-4-2-1).

NATHAN BAXTER…6.5.

Really only called upon a couple of times – once from close range to deny Marriott and another to parry away Fletcher’s stinging shot from the edge of the box. Reliable.

EOIN TOAL…7.

Wrexham were always going to test Bolton’s aerial prowess and Toal won plenty of his duels, including one far-post header that very nearly crept in.

RICARDO SANTOS…7.

Confident stuff from the captain with the exception of one mistimed challenge on Cannon which earned him a yellow card. Otherwise excellent.

GEORGE JOHNSTON…7.5.

A fine return to the league line-up for Johnston, who repeatedly won his battles in the air and on the ground. Provided some of the day’s most insightful passing from the back too.

JOSH DACRES-COGLEY…6.

Looked to have an edge on McClean early doors but the veteran eventually got back on level terms. Wasted a few good crossing opportunities later in the game.

JOSH SHEEHAN…6.

Definitely busier than he was against Orient but one of those days where it didn’t come off for him. Maybe tried to hurry and force the issue at times.

GEORGE THOMASON…6.5.

A game suited to his more combative instincts, and Thomason certainly won the ball back several times with quick reading of the game or a well-timed challenge.

SZABI SCHON…7.

For the most part the Hungarian looked Bolton’s best outlet on the left and it proved a good battle against Revan. His defending was dogged and resilient too.

JOHN MCATEE…6.

There were a few moments where McAtee got his head up and picked out a cutting pass but wasn’t involved in the game for long spells.

AARON COLLINS…6.

Patrolled the pitch looking for possession and, like McAtee, produced a couple of exchanges which nearly produced something. Wasted a fair bit of possession too.

DION CHARLES…6.

The best chances fell his way, and while they were hardly gimmies, you sense a fully fit and firing Dion Charles would have buried one.

Subs: Dempsey 71 (for Collins), Adeboyejo 71 (for Charles), Osei-Tutu 76 (for Dacres-Cogley), Arfield 76 (for McAtee), Matete 82 (for Sheehan).

Not used: Morley, Forino.

Wrexham (3-5-2): Okonkwo; Cleworth, O’Connell, O’Connor; McClean, Lee, Dobson, Cannon, Revan; Palmer, Marriott.

Subs: Fletcher 71 (for Palmer), Rathbone 79 (for Marriott), Evans 90 (for Lee).

Not used: Burton, Dalby, Rathbone, Scarr, Barnett.

Referee: Ben Speedie 5/10 – He stopped at least two corners seconds after they had been taken because there had been pushing and pulling in the penalty box but then managed to let the 93rd minute grab from O’Connell on Santos go because, in his view, it hadn't gone on long enough. Seemed to toggle between over-officious and totally oblivious all day.

Attendance: 25,957

MAN OF THE MATCH – George Johnston.

The crowd might argue for Szabolcs Schön, who produced more memorable moments, but to produce a performance like this in your first league game back in more than 12 months against a side as resilient and effective as Wrexham deserves a tip of the cap. Good to have him back.

MOAN OF THE MATCH: We shouldn’t be left complaining about the shirt pull on Santos because Bolton did have chances that they didn’t take. The biggest complaint is that once again in a big contest against a direct rival we’re left feeling frustration.

MAGIC MOMENT: A warm reception given to Phil Parkinson as he took his place in the dugout. Wanderers fans know what a sterling job he did for the club and the respect is mutual.

ATMOSPHERE: The banter between the two sets of fans was probably the most entertaining aspect of the day. Wrexham fans taunted England’s failure to win the Euros, Bolton’s supporters shrugged and got on to watching more important things.