Stanley boss John Coleman says his side will "throw everything they've got" as they bid to make it to the Papa Johns Trophy final.

The Reds are just one step away from a trip to Wembley ahead of tonight's semi-final tie against North West neighbours Bolton Wanderers.

Coleman is expecting a tough test against Ian Evatt's side and says they have been "very impressive" at times this season.

“We took a two-goal lead against Bolton here and let ourselves down,” he said. “We had different players playing that day, and they did as well.

“But I have seen them over the season, they are very impressive. They are very consistent in what they do, top of the charts in most things they do. Just now and again they have a blip, and we have got to hope they a blip tomorrow and we find our feet.

“We have the confidence from the win on Saturday and we take it forward. It’s a 90-minute game and we will be throwing everything we’ve got at it. I know they will as well.

“They have got good players and a good manager, who has assembled a really good squad. They have got a good chance of getting out of this league.

“It will be a cracking atmosphere, they will bring a lot of fans. No matter how many fans we have, our fans will be brilliant as well.

“We know it’s a really tough game, we know how good they are. But we know how good we can be, and when we get it right we are good.”

Coleman’s side recorded a 1-0 victory against Shrewsbury at the weekend, with Brentford loanee Aaron Pressley on target.

Pressley has scored four goals in 10 games since his arrival at the Wham Stadium, and the boss is enjoying working with him.

“He is clever, his link-up play is good. He has got that huger to score goals,” Coleman explained.

“He is a cracking lad as well and he is hungry to learn. That is they type of player we need at this club.”

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