Kirkland makes History

Last updated : 17 August 2006 By Liam Cooper
Kirkland came on for Paul Robinson at half time and made a couple of good reaction saves, keeping a clean sheet in his first England appearance.

Although still technically a Liverpool player, Kirkland still goes down in Wigans record books, and is expected to become a Latics player during the January transfer window.

The goalkeepers 45 minute run-out also won members of his family each a share of £100,000, and has earned Coventry City £250,000 due to his first England appearance.