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Martinez proud of his young Wigan squad as Premiership safety close

Wigan Athletic boss Roberto Martinez knows they will be safe if Burnley cannot beat Liverpool today.

Martinez was disappointed after their 3-2 defeat at the Hammers.

"I think it is frustrating not to get something from the game. We deserved something from it," he said.

"Winning would have been difficult because West Ham were in a positive frame of mind but to have more chances and more corners is where you get frustrated.

"If we had that two-goal cushion it could have been different. We allowed West Ham to score three goals out of very little. But take nothing away from Scott Parker's goal - that was a real touch of magic.

"Mathematically we're not safe yet. We have a young squad and I was proud of them. It was a hard place to come and it shows how far we've come.

"I don't like to look back, not until the end of the season. We have to go to Chelsea and have a say in the title race.

"To finish the season there, we can show the lessons we've learnt. It will go to the final whistle."

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