'An asset in a number of positions' - Wigan Athletic chief waxes lyrical on versatile starlet

Gary Caldwell hailed the versatility of Harrison Rimmer after the Academy product secured a fine win for Wigan Athletic on the road at Crewe Alexandra.

Latics had fallen behind at the beginning of the second half at Gresty Road, but levelled through Jeremiah Chilokoa-Mullen on the hour mark.

And the visitors forced home a late winner - cementing their position at the top of their Jersey Mike's group, meaning a home tie in the next round - seven minutes from time when Rimmer netted with a low shot.

"I'm delighted for Harrison," enthused Caldwell. "He's a versatile player who can play 6, 8, 10, and wing-back.

"He's been playing a lot more as a wing-back or full-back in the 21s, but we know he can be an asset in a number of positions.

"I said to all the young lads that this is the intensity they need to get to, and I think in moments they found it difficult.

"But they kept going, and they will learn from this and get better from this experience.

"I also thought the attitude of our experienced players were outstanding, and winning is a great habit to get in."

Rimmer, who turned 20 last week, has already made worldwide headlines during his short career to date.

At the beginning of last year, he scored the first goal at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium, when the Latics Under-18s side visited their Merseyside counterparts in a test event.

The Liverpool supporter then celebrated with a six-fingered salute - in reference to how many European Cups/Champions League Everton’s neighbours have won.