Ian Evatt says Wanderers’ 5-1 defeat at Arsenal in the Carabao Cup was a good experience for the squad – but admitted there was some frustration over “self-inflicted goals”.

Aaron Collins got on the scoresheet in the second half, with Scott Arfield and John McAtee also having decent chances.

“There were parts of it I liked and parts of it I didn’t,” said Evatt. “We spoke to the players in the last few days about making Arsenal earn their goals, and I think two or three were self-inflicted which is disappointing.

“First half, we had opportunities to score. I think we should have had a penalty. Whether that would have made much difference, I don’t know but what’s right is right.

“We had two big chances that we put over the bar where we have to at least work the keeper. Arsenal had two big moments first half and scored two.

“That is the difference I guess, they are a fantastic team. It was a largely good experience and we are fully focused on Saturday now.”

Collins' goal was a great moment for the 4,000-plus supporters who made the journey down to the capital.

The Welshman was played through on goal by McAtee and kept his cool to go round Jack Porter before slotting home.

“Arsenal are a really difficult team to create and score against, and we had moments tonight which is pleasing,” the manager added.

“Aaron, in particular, and John were probably our two brightest sparks and he finished it really well.

“It was really good (for the fans) but just disappointing that we could and should have had one or two more, first half in particular.

“It was a good experience largely. We earned the right to be here and it is great for the club, financially fantastic for the club. Now, our full focus has to be back on the league campaign.”

The games keep coming thick and fast, with attention now turning to Saturday’s clash with Crawley in the league.

Evatt made seven changes from the side that beat Reading last weekend with the trip to the Broadfield Stadium in mind.

“The fixture list isn’t great,” Evatt admitted. “Having an early kick off on Saturday isn’t ideal so we had to make changes, we had no choice.

“That is a difficult game, regardless of who is playing, but to make changes and have the players run against the ball like they did was tough.

"We need some legs and energy for Saturday and that is why we had to change.”