Wigan Athletic chief's chilling warning for the rest of League One

Latics were convincing winners over Rovers, who started the day in second spot on the league ladder.

The margin of victory could and should have been even more emphatic - and Lowe feels his side have extra gears to hit when they fully get into their stride.

"I've been asked whether it's the best performance of the season, and I don't really know," he said.

"I've forgotten the week before, and the week before that, so I'd have to watch them all back.

"People might think it was the complete performance, but I don't think you ever get many complete performances.

"And I still think there's more to come from the lads, I still think we can do a little bit better in certain areas.

"We can work at not turning the ball over as cheaply...even when we're 3-0 up, can we stay on the front foot and penetrate even more...really have that ruthless edge about us.

"But what I do see in the group is they are learning every day, they're doing the things we're asking them to do. They're a pleasure to coach, and you can see that every time they take to the field."

Latics have now picked up 10 points from a possible 12 at the Brick, as well as beating Notts County and Stockport County in the Carabao Cup.

Lowe admits making their home ground a fortress was a priority in pre-season.

"That's what we want," he said. "When I went down to Plymouth Argyle, we said we wanted to make the place a fortress, where everyone knew they were in for a tough ride - tactically and physically.

"We've started that here, and hopefully that can continue, because we are going to come against some very good sides...as we did against Doncaster.

"It was one of our main goals, to make this place a fortress...and if we keep doing the right things, we can keep it that way.

"To score three goals in what we want, and the clean sheet was pleasing, but I wouldn't care if we won every single game 3-2.

"I know Sam (Tickle) might not like that, and the defenders, but it's about winning games of football and getting points on the board.

"The clean sheets obviously help, because they give you a good opportunity to win games.”

Lowe also hailed the club’s fitness department for allowing the players to finish games as strongly as they start.

"To be fair to Jimmy (Barrow) and Jack (Winnard), they've got the lads in pristine condition,” he added.

"They do moan sometimes when they're asked to do some sprints and strides in the week, but it's to keep the momentum going. We want them to be robust, we want them to make sure they're fit and to stay fit.

"Everyone is working extra hard...even the lads who aren't in the team, they're working extra hard to make sure when they do get on, they can contribute.

"We know these lads will never give up, yes they will get tired towards the end, but that's the importance of having a good bench who can see the game out."