Walker wins new two-year contract

Walker was capped four times for England as a Tottenham player

Bolton boss Sam Allardyce has handed goalkeeper Ian Walker a new two-year contract at the Reebok Stadium.

The 34-year-old was kept out by number one Jussi Jaaskelainen all last season but Allardyce has rewarded his "attitude and commitment".

He said: "It has been a tough year for Ian as he has found it difficult to get ahead of Jussi in the starting line-up.

"I've been impressed with him and it's very pleasing he wants to stay rather trying to ply his trade elsewhere."

Walker failed to make a single league appearance for Bolton during the last campaign and has played just five times since arriving from Leicester on a free transfer last summer.

Allardyce has also given fourth-choice goalkeeper Chris Howarth a new contract which will keep him at the club next season.

The Bolton boss also has Oman international Ali Al-Habsi in reserve and is delighted with his strength in depth.

"We now have three top-class goalkeepers and I do not think there is another Premiership club that can compete with us on this level," he said.