Former Espanyol midfielder Jordi Gomez says there's already great competition within the Wigan Athletic squad.

Gomez had some experience of English football, having spent last season on loan at Championship side Swansea before moving to the DW Stadium from Espanyol, but he admitted it had taken a while to settle in the top flight.

"The new players need a bit of time to adapt to a new team but step-by-step we are improving," Gomez said.

"I am enjoying my time at Wigan but I know I have to work hard.

"We have a great team with great players and it is difficult to get into the starting XI so all the players have to work hard to get in."