Expect a result to silence the critics

Tonight’s game against Sweden is a huge one for us in our quest to qualify for the World Cup in Brazil next summer.

Realistically, with Germany the strong favourites, we were always vying for second spot in the group with Sweden and Austria, so it’s imperative we do well and get a good points return in the four matches against these two countries.

The build-up hasn’t gone as smoothly as it could have, with Richard Dunne’s ongoing injury and the loss of Aiden McGeady with a knee problem. Then there’s been all the talk this week about the omission of Kevin Doyle. I can sympathise with Kevin. He’s always been a top performer for us and a player who endears himself to the fans. This season has been tough for him as Wolves have struggled to adapt to life in the Championship, just like us at Bolton until we strung five wins together on the bounce lately.