Wigan Athletic starlet 'buzzing' after opening his account - and promises there's 'many more to come'

The 19-year-old striker came off the bench against Leicester City Under-21s, rattling the crossbar within seconds of his introduction before heading home the seventh goal in stoppage-time.

On another great night for the Academy - who provided four of the seven goals - Stones admits his appetite has been well and truly whetted.

"I'm buzzing to get my first senior goal, absolutely buzzing," said Stones, who spent the second half of last term on loan at Ross County.

"My mum and dad were here, so it was a proud moment for us all.

"As a striker, it's always your dream to score goals, and it was a dream come true for me.

"Hopefully there's many more to come."

Fellow club products Callum Lang, Harry McHugh and Chris Sze also got on the scoresheet, while Sam Tickle, Scott Smith, Charlie Hughes and Callum McManaman all played their part in the win.

"We've got a good Academy, and some good lads coming through, and it's nice to be a part of that," added Stones, who captained England schoolboys during his days at Guiseley before joining Latics last summer.

"All of the senior players put their all into the performance, and I thought we fitted in nicely as well.

"I'm enjoying my football at the moment, the way the gaffer wants to play - on and off the ball - suits me a lot."