He’s the best, says Sam, as Jussi keeps Bolton in Euro chase

BOLTON manager Sam Allardyce lauded Jussi Jaaskelainen as the number one goalkeeper in the Premiership after his side stepped up their bid for a place in Europe.

Three points against Fulham keeps them in sight of the promised land for the second time in three seasons. Yet the Cottagers almost grabbed the equaliser in stoppage time with a firm close-range header from substitute Tomasz Radzinski.

However, Jaaskelainen stood his ground to turn his effort over the top of the bar.