Bolton Wanderers captain Kevin Nolan says they've improved since Gary Megson's appointment.
He told Bolton's website: "I certainly believe we'll be in the top ten come the end of the season.
"I can see what's been going on over the last couple of weeks and I've seen the quality of players we have here.
"There is a long way to go and I know I am being optimistic but our confidence is back, and once we get a few wins I really believe we'll be in the top ten later in the season."