Wigan release skipper Magennis

Wigan Athletic have released five players, including captain Josh Magennis.

The 33-year-old Northern Ireland international striker scored 11 goals in 89 league appearances after joining from Hull City in January 2022.

Goalkeeper Ben Amos, 34, defender Tom Pearce, 26, and forwards Stephen Humphrys, 26, and Charlie Wyke, 31, have also been released.

Wyke, who ended the season on-loan at Rotherham United, suffered a cardiac arrest in training in November 2021 and later thanked then Latics boss Leam Richardson and club doctor Jonathan Tobin for saving his life.

The League One side are in talks with defender Jason Kerr, 27, midfielders Jordan Jones, 29, and Callum McManaman, 33, and forward Harry McHugh, 21, over new deals.

Shaun Maloney's men finished the season 12th in the table after starting with an eight-point deduction.