Both Tickle and Hughes are talented young players, who have played a key role in guiding the Latics away from the League One relegation battle
The Latics were also subject to a transfer embargo, which was in effect for the summer and January transfer windows, as a result of the club’s inability to comply with EFL standards.
Due to the embargo, Shaun Maloney, the manager, has had to primarily rely on the club’s youth academy players, who he has forced to insert into the first squad this season. Maloney has stated that his side’s primary goal this season is to avoid relegation.
Nevertheless, despite losing points, a young Latics team has somewhat exceeded their manager’s expectations, sitting comfortably in mid-table.
The Latics academy products Charlie Hughes, a central defender, and Sam Tickle, a custodian, have been two of Wigan’s standout performers this season. Their outstanding performances have been acknowledged by the football community at large.
Last month, Tickle made his debut for Lee Carsley’s England under-21 team. At Bolton Wanderers’ Toughsheet Community Stadium, the Young Lions thrashed Luxembourg 7-0 while Tickle kept a clean sheet.
Hughes, on the other hand, has had numerous calls up to the England Men’s Euro Elite team (formerly known as the under-20s) this season and was just put forward for the League One young player of the year award.
Tickle and Hughes are subject to transfer interest
