Bolton boss Gary Megson believes it is vital that he has a fully-fit squad at his disposal for his team to succeed this season. And with a number of his stars away on international duty this week, Megson is hoping they return unscathed ahead of the derby clash with Blackburn next weekend.

He told the Bolton Evening News: "We need players to stay fit.

"We played very well against Stoke and won 3-1, but that's the last time we had that team available.

"For the last five games before West Ham, we didn't have Cahill, Elmander and Matty Taylor all available - and that makes a difference."