Moses keen to excel for Latics

Moses keen to excel for Latics

Published Nov. 15, 2010 7:15 a.m. ET

At 19, his idea of fun is to race down the wing, terrify his opponent and either grab a goal or set up a chance. Moses did just that on when he scored the winner in Saturday's 1-0 Premier League victory against West Brom at the DW Stadium. It was the first league goal of the season for the England Under-21 international, who arrived at the end of the January transfer window in a £2.5million move from Crystal Palace. Moses lit up up the game with his surging runs after coming on in the second half and must be in with a chance of starting against Manchester United on Saturday at Old Trafford. You get the impression Moses would not be fazed as he also did well in the draw with Liverpool in midweek. He said: "It is up to the manager (Roberto Martinez). I am just keen to play football and enjoy myself. That is the best thing. "I want to get at the full-back as soon as I get the ball, threaten him and make him nervous. It is important to create chances for the team and go forward all the time. "There are a lot of games to come and I am just keen to keep learning and improving." Moses' vital goal came in the 70th minute when he steered the ball beyond goalkeeper Scott Carson and into the corner of the net after being set up by Charles N'Zogbia. Wigan's first win in six league games took them out of the bottom three and Martinez praised Moses for his contribution. Martinez said: "We wanted to stretch the game and that is why I sent him on. He has the ability and is in a great moment. "He came on against Liverpool and did well on Wednesday. I am not just using him as an impact player. "He had a couple of injuries and has had to bide his time. He is still adapting to the Premier League. "Victor is a very mature player and is ready to help the team. He is a raw talent. "

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