Magennis arrived in January from Hull City to add some attacking depth to the squad.

An incredibly strong defence has laid the foundations for Wigan's promotion bid this season and that allowed them to establish control at Gresty Road.

Magennis scored 19 goals in all competitions for the Tigers as they won the League One title in 2020/21 and will be hoping to repeat the feat, after opening his account for the club against the Railwaymen.

The Verdict

The Northern Ireland international is not the most easy on the eye striker in League One, but what he lacks in natural ability he makes up for in conditioning and work rate, and the 31-year-old has carved out a respectable career for himself since swapping Kilmarnock for Charlton Athletic in the summer of 2016.

Recruiting experienced League One players like Tom Naylor, Jack Whatmough and Max Power seems to have worked a treat for Wigan, who have overseen some turnaround from the side that was embroiled in a relegation battle for the vast majority of 2020/21.

Even the league title is not out of reach now and if the Latics' defensive solidity remains so impeccable, they have every chance.