Megson takes Trotters into Europe

The Trotters will begin with a friendly against Borussia Monchengladbach on Saturday July 25 and then take on Den Bosch three days later before facing FC Eindhoven on Friday July 31. Gary Megson's side then travel to Scotland to meet Hearts at Tynecastle on Tuesday August 4 before a trip across Edinburgh to take on Hibs in goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen's testimonial the following Saturday.