Megson: Knight must improve

Bolton manager Gary Megson is calling on Zat Knight to raise his game as the defender prepares to face his former club Aston Villa on Saturday.

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Gary Megson insists Zat Knight can improve his concentration.

Knight scored an own goal in the defeat by Chelsea, raising old doubts about his ability to stay fully focused during games.

He has often come under heavy criticism in the past for lapses in concentration but Megson insists his 6ft 5in centre-back has the capacity to improve.

"There is more to come from Zat, if he can just apply himself a bit better," Megson said. "If he just gets that concentration a bit sharper and gets that drive and desire, he can go on and on.

"He has always had this question mark about him at Fulham and Villa but he now has a chance to eradicate it.''