"We were forced to defend for long periods although there were a couple of stints in the game where we looked like we might break away and get something.
"The team showed the character that is needed to come to places like this and get a point. We have to keep making small forward steps.
"We've had a hell of a lot thrown at us for the last couple of months in terms of players missing and everything. The lads who played against Bolton have responded superbly.