Ian Evatt on facing Aston Villa, team selection decisions & why game is a 'freebie' for Bolton

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Bolton Wanderers are preparing to host Aston Villa in the second round of the Carabao Cup.

The Whites host the Villans at the University of Bolton Stadium with the aim of producing an upset and dumping the Premier League side out of the competition. Kick-off is at 7.45pm.

Like Bolton, Villa go into the game on the back of a defeat. Gerrard's side suffered a 3-1 loss at the hands of Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday, which leaves them 13th in the Premier League table.

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Ahead of the encounter which is being shown live on Sky Sports, Wanderers boss Ian Evatt spoke to the press. Here's a transcript in full of what he had to say to broadcasters.

Looking forward to the challenge?

“Absolutely. It’s a fantastic game to have, a wonderful game to have. Just a freebie for us really, nothing to lose, not expected to win, not expected to do anything so I think we can be dangerous when we’re like that so as we always do we’ll come out swinging and see how we get on.”

Is it a good game to have at this stage of the season?

“I think so, I think it’s a game which as a football player you want to play in. There will be some disappointed players tomorrow but obviously the league is our bread and butter and the most important thing, but it’s a fantastic game, a big crowd, Sky TV, a Premier League team, wonderful players and manager, so it’s on we’re looking forward to.”

Is it a personal challenge for you then against a Premier League side and coaching techniques - do you have to alter anything with your preparation?

“If it was a Saturday and we had a free week to prepare then obviously we may do things slightly differently, but