Roberto Martinez has heaped praise on teenager Angelo Henriquez in the wake of his debut in Wigan's FA Cup third-round 1-1 draw with Bournemouth on Saturday.
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The Latics boss is a huge admirer of the 18-year-old and believes his flair and technical ability will help the on-loan Manchester United midfielder succeed in the Premier League.
"There is such a freshness about his play," Martinez told Sky Sports.
"Angelo's movement was outstanding and his knack of getting a couple of yards in the box gave him a very good chance, which nearly brought him his first Wigan goal. I have a feeling he is going to be a real crowd favourite.
"Angelo tries to be very clever. Because he is not the most physical, he avoids 50-50 contact with defenders but his running into space is really sharp and incisive.
"We do need to get to know him a little bit better. Sometimes he made some great moves and we couldn't see him. But he will give us a completely different dimension.
"His attitude is incredible. He is a young man with great standards who is desperate to be successful in the Premier League."
The arrival of the Chilean at the DW Stadium could not have come at a better time for the Lachashire club.
He will provide Martinez with another option up front in the absence of Ivorian Aruna Kone, who will be away for much of January and February at the Africa Cup of Nations.
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