Bolton Wanderers manager Steven Schumacher believes his core squad can handle regular Championship football.

What's the plan?

Schumacher expects to work with one of the smallest playing budgets in the division next season. He's confident that some players will rise to the challenge, just like they did at Plymouth Argyle.

Experience and talent

The current squad has relatively little Championship experience, aside from new signing Ben Davies and veteran defender Cyrus Christie. | Category | Stat | | --- | --- | | League standing | 5th in League One, 75 pts, 19W-18D-9L from 46 games | | Goals this season | 70 scored, 52 conceded (+18 goal difference) | | Title race | 28 points behind leaders Lincoln |

Finding the right balance

Schumacher wants to bring in players with Championship experience, but it's a challenge due to the limited budget. He's looking for athletes with pace and power who can play at this level. The manager will try to find the right balance between experience and talent to strengthen the team. Bolton Wanderers are preparing for the new season, and Schumacher's approach to recruitment will be key in shaping the team's future.