Wanderers are pinning their faith in Jay Jay Okocha to turn their season around.

The Reebok men are desperate for a saviour as they sit rock bottom.

And even this early in the season it is clear that major improvement is a must if they are to escape relegation.

Fifty nine times capped Nigerian star Okocha could be finding his feet at just the right time.

His season has been severely hampered by injury in the first matches of the season. But after playing the previous five Premiership games as sub he started only his second game of the season on Saturday and was the major plus in an otherwise catastrophic day.

After scoring Wanderers' goal in the 3-1 defeat, crashing another inspirational 30-yard effort against the crossbar and linking up play with his silky smooth skills, Okocha said he was happy to be with Wanderers despite the league position and that he was determined to help get them out of this mess.

"I've no regrets about coming to Bolton at all. It has been a difficult time for me because of the injury and for the last few games I have been working to get my fitness back," he said.

"It was great to score a great goal but it means nothing because we lost the game.

"I would have preferred three points to scoring a goal. We all know we are in a difficult position and it will be very difficult for us to get out of it.

"That is what we have to do now and I am determined to help the team.

"I have been working very hard since the first game of the season to get fit. It has been a difficult time for me and I am happy to be back.

"We have a good squad and we just need to get our game together but I am confident we can save ourselves."

Manager Sam Allardyce believes he has a rare talent on his hands in the 29-year-old, enthusing: "We have been waiting for him to come back and people have been on my back saying when is he going to play.

"I had to play him when he was ready. Because of the injuries at the start of the season and the move of his family to a new country it has taken time.

"But looking at him in training told me that he was ready and he was magnificent at Birmingham and we need that kind of performance from him on a consistent basis."

Okocha's team-mates are also hopeful he can bring an extra dimension to their game with Per Frandsen leading the accolades.

"I thought Jay Jay did really well, as did Bernard Mendy, and now is the time for them to settle into the side and make an impact.

"It was the first full 90 minutes I have played with Jay Jay and I really enjoyed it. He has so much skill and is quick too."