Kieran Sadlier wants to feature against Barrow in the Papa Johns Trophy 24 hours after becoming a new father.

The winger made a big impact at Fleetwood on Saturday, coming off the bench to create the equalising goal for Conor Bradley.

And Ian Evatt revealed that he did so with his partner back at home close to giving birth to a baby boy, who eventually arrived on Sunday, christened Luca.

“It’s fantastic news,” said the Bolton boss. “Being the player he is, he wants to be back in right away.

“I had asked him if he wanted to stay at home but he wanted to train and be a part of the squad for Tuesday night, so that is credit to him.”

Wanderers will make changes for the visit of Barrow but may have to do without Kieran Lee, who missed the weekend’s game at Highbury through illness.

Evatt also confirmed that Amadou Bakayoko would not be a part of the squad, as he had not yet returned from international duty with Sierra Leone.

“Kieran Lee is due to be back in today but I haven’t seen him yet,” he said.

“Amadou is still away at the moment and he won’t be back available for us until Bristol (Rovers).”

Eoin Toal was ready to enter the action at Fleetwood after Bradley looked like he would be unable to continue in the first half after a heavy knock. He had to put his entrance on hold, however, as his compatriot carried on.

Evatt says the former Derry City man has been pushing for his first league appearance, and has appeared on the bench in the last two league games, but will be back in the team against Barrow to strengthen his case.

“Eoin has been doing really well, improving all the time,” he said. “It has been difficult to get him in with the three centre-backs being so consistent at the moment but he will play against Barrow and I am sure he will show us what he can do.”

Evatt has rich history with Barrow, having guided them into the Football League for the first time in 50 years during the 2019/20 campaign.

He is happy to see their improvement this season under Pete Wild after a couple of seasons spent scrapping to protect their League Two status.

“From what I’ve seen and I’ve seen a fair bit, they’re a good counterattacking team,” he said. “They may sacrifice a little bit of possession, but they’ll attack and counter you fast and be clinical when they do so.

“Some of players still remain from when I was there so I know them really well. We know it’s going to be a tough game. I have no doubts that they’re going to want to come here and beat me and beat us, that’s just the way football is and vice versa.

“But I have massive fond memories of that place. They gave me a huge start in football and I’ll never forget it.”