Martinez points to Baines' success

29 April 2011 13:30
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez believes Premier League survival would enable the club to develop more players like Leighton Baines. Baines is the club's most successful youth product having become a full England international since being sold to Everton for £6million four years ago. The 26-year-old left-back is also enjoying an outstanding season and could push his old club closer to relegation with another fine performance when he returns to the DW Stadium with the Toffees. Wigan are back in the bottom three after defeat at Sunderland last weekend and have just four games remaining to preserve their top-flight status. Martinez said: "We have always been very proud of Leighton. He has always been a diamond produced in our ranks. It has been a little bit disappointing we haven't promoted more youngsters since Leighton left. "When he played for England it was a very proud day for many people at Wigan Athletic and we wish Leighton the very best of luck after Saturday."

Source: PA