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DONE DEAL: Everton defender Callum Connolly stars for Wigan on debut

Everton defender Callum Connolly scored twice on his debut as Wigan narrowed the gap to fellow relegation rivals Burton Albion.

England Under-19 international Connolly's move - which is for the remainder of the season - was confirmed by Wigan in time for him to make the trip to the Pirelli Stadium.

The Liverpool-born teenager, who spent a month on loan at Barnsley last season, came through Everton's academy.

And he helped his new club to their first victory over Burton Albion and back-to-back wins following victory in the FA Cup against Nottingham Forest.

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