Speaking on Friday when unvielded to the national media, Heskey said: "I know what I'm capable of doing on a football field. I've had big price tags on my head before, and really it doesn't bother me. All i can do is concentrate on doing the business on the pitch, working my hardest for the team and doing my best for Wigan Athletic."
On claiming the number 9 shirt, he added: "I'm happy the number 9 shirt is free, it's always a good number for a striker!"