No regrets for Wigan's James McCarthy after turning down interest from Arsenal and Liverpool

Wigan starlet James McCarthy has no regrets about turning down Liverpool, even though he is caught up in the middle of a relegation battle at the DW Stadium.And the 18-year-old Republic of Ireland international has indicated he will also snub Arsenal's interest to continue his footballing education in the first team under Roberto Martinez than be an Arsene Wenger reserve.McCarthy, who was on trial at Liverpool as a 16-year-old, has been the brightest part of the season for Wigan, who visit Fulham today still needing two wins to guarantee Premier League survival. Loyal youngster: James McCarthy says he wants to continue his footballing education at Wigan 'I am happy here,' said the Glasgow-born midfielder. 'The most important thing is to get games under your belt. Wigan have been great to me and I just need to keep working hard and not get carried away.'I'm not concerned about our situation. We're good enough to stay up. I just want to keep Wigan in the Premier League and get as many games under my belt as I can.'It is great to be tipped to go to places, but I've got four years here. It was hard moving away from Hamilton but Wigan have been great. Because I've settled down well I'm not up the road as much as I was.' WIGAN ATHLETIC

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