Mido is excited about linking up with Amr Zaki in Wigan Athletic's attack.

The 25-year-old was brought in from Middlesbrough on Friday to replace England international Emile Heskey, who completed a £3.5million move to Aston Villa.

Both players are strong and powerful centre-forwards but Mido is planning to bring his own style to the team.

"I think Heskey is a great player, one of the best strikers in the country, but I believe I should concentrate on my own game and not think about that," he said.

"I know if I do well and play my own game, everyone will be happy with me."

Mido will make his debut against Liverpool on Wednesday night alongside compatriot Zaki, who is also on loan until the end of the season.

He hopes the pair can forge a successful partnership that can fire the seventh-placed Latics into contention for UEFA Cup football.

"I have watched Wigan so many times - because Zaki is here I have watched them more than anyone else," he said.

"I just think Wigan have a great team at the moment with a lot of attacking players.

"The team is working very hard and is solid on the pitch and hopefully I will add to that and we can finish in a European place.

"It always makes it easier for you if you go to a new place and play with a guy who you have been playing with for years.

"I am glad he (Zaki) is here and hopefully myself being here will add to his game."