Bolton have just one fitness worry, with Icelandic striker Heidar Helguson set to miss out with a hernia problem.
New signings Johan Elmander, Danny Shittu and Fabrice Muamba all feature, while Jussi Jaaskelainen and Ali Al Habsi compete for the keeper's jersey.
Stoke will make late decisions over the fitness of Ricardo Fuller (knee) and Liam Lawrence (hernia) ahead of their Premier League bow at The Reebok.
Amdy Faye could make his debut after completing his move from Charlton.
Bolton (from): Jaaskelainen, Al Habsi, Nolan, Davies, Taylor, Muamba, Gardner, A O'Brien, Shittu, McCann, Steinsson, Hunt, Samuel, Cahill, J O'Brien, Elmander, Riga, Dzemaili, Cohen, Vaz Te.
Stoke (from): Sorensen, Griffin, Cort, Shawcross, Dickinson, Lawrence, Delap, Olofinjana, Whelan, Cresswell, Sidibe, Kitson, Fuller, Simonsen, Pugh, Wilkinson, Diao, Parkin, Buxton, Pulis, Pericard, Faye.
In securing automatic promotion as runners-up of the Coca Cola Championship, Stoke City became the 41st different club to earn their place in the Premier League.
The Potters are returning to the top flight after an exile of 23 years.
Bolton against Stoke pits two founder members of the Football League, embarking on their 110th league campaigns.
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