Baines backs Latics to beat the drop

Everton's Leighton Baines says Wigan Athletic can avoid relegation, despite denying his old club two points.

Defender Baines, who left Wigan for Goodison Park in 2007, converted a late penalty in Saturday's 1-1 draw that left the Latics in the bottom three.

"What it meant to score wasn't in my mind - but about five seconds later it dawned on me," Baines said.
"You just have to step up and do your job. My loyalties lie with Everton, nobody else.
"Wigan still mean a lot to me because of what they did for me as a young lad coming through. I am very grateful for that.
"I hope the penalty won't end up carrying too much weight and they will be fine. They showed they have enough about them."