FLEETWOOD interim boss Stephen Crainey says his side showed their “ruthless streak” as they ran out 3-0 winners against Wanderers.

Ged Garner opened the scoring after just six minutes with a clinical finish from close range.

After the break, Bolton captain Ricardo Santos was shown a straight red card for a foul on Callum Morton.

Harrison Biggins then scored twice in three minutes to condemn the Whites to a ninth league defeat of the campaign.

Crainey was delighted with his side’s attacking play and singled out Biggins for praise.

“Harrison is a box-to-box player who has great energy and gets forward really well. He hadn’t scored until last Saturday (at Accrington) so he has made a real impact on the team,” he said.

“His confidence is up now so hopefully he can go on a run and get a few more goals to help the team get more points.

“But we looked a real threat going forward which is positive for us. We showed a real ruthless streak and hopefully that can continue.

“We got the early goal and Bolton had to chase the game slightly. So, I thought the second half was going to suit us more.

“I felt that might leave gaps in their backline, which is where the sending-off came from and the goals we got.”

Crainey took charge at the Highbury Stadium on an interim basis following Simon Grayson’s departure last month.

He added: “There is no update. I am sure if there is anything from above, the chairman would disclose that.”

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