BOLTON boss Sam Allardyce has warned his Bolton defenders to be on red alert tomorrow as they come face to face with one of the First Division's most potent strikeforces.

Allardyce admitted admiration for the West Brom duo of Jason Roberts and Lee Hughes -- not forgetting former Wanderer Bob Taylor.

"West Brom look to have a real cutting edge. They put four past us down there last year but luckily we got four too to force a draw in what was an unbelievable match. How we defend tomorrow is going to be critical, but we have the players who can do that job."

Bolton, reeling under a suspension and injury crises, are likely to stick with the same squad as last week's draw with Burnley.

Striker Dean Holdsworth and utility man Paul Warhurst are both in contention but neither is expected to make the starting line-up. There will be another chance for veteran striker Ian Marshall, currently on a week to week contract, to show his worth.