Wigan Athletic boss Roberto Martinez says Ali Al Habsi has taken his game to a new level.

Al Habsi signed permanently with the Latics in the summer from Bolton Wanderers.

"It will be refreshing to have Ali available after having to play all four matches against Bolton last year without him because of the terms of his contract," smiled Martinez.

"I'm delighted for him that he'll be able to play against Bolton, for once, and I'm sure he's desperate to experience that and hopefully come out on top.

"He has taken his goalkeeping to a different level this year. We all knew his reaction saves and one-on-one situations were good, but he is now developing a great communication with the back four."