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Wigan boss Martinez hails Al Habsi in Tottenham win

Wigan Athletic boss Roberto Martinez heaped praise on goalkeeper Ali Al-Habsi after victory at Tottenham.

On-loan Bolton goalkeeper Al Habsi - retained from the midweek Carling Cup second-round win at Hartlepool - also dealt brilliantly with the few shots he had to save.

"He had a great performance against Hartlepool in the League Cup and you could see that feeling was really there," said Martinez, who revealed regular number one Chris Kirkland had a hip problem.

"I saw a goalkeeper dominant, he always made the right decisions and when you've got that at the back, it allows the defenders to be confident."

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