Coyle and Klinsmann encouraged by Holden return

Bolton manager Owen Coyle has backed Stuart Holden to make a strong return for club and country after the United States midfielder took another step towards first-team football with last night’s run-out for Wanderers’ reserves in front of his national head coach Jurgen Klinsmann.

Holden played 65 minutes as the Trotters’ second string drew 1-1 with Rochdale before triumphing in a penalty shoot-out.