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CATT: LATICS BETTER THAN BORO
Cattermole - pleased to join Wigan.
Lee Cattermole is in no doubt that joining Wigan in the summer was the correct decision because the Latics are "a better team" than Middlesbrough.
Steve Bruce paid £3.5million for Cattermole in July and the midfielder has since become a crucial part of Wigan's squad.
Some questioned Cattermole's decision to quit The Riverside after three years and 69 appearances, but the England Under 21 international has no regrets.
"I believe Wigan and Boro are similar-sized clubs," the 20-year-old told Wigan Today
"A couple of people have asked me whether it was a step backwards coming here, but I certainly don't think it was.
"I really do think we have a better team than Middlesbrough, and I'm very happy to come to Wigan."
Cattermole is confident Wigan, who finished 14th in the Premier League last season, will have a successful campaign and is eager to repay the faith of Bruce.
"I think we will do well this year as we have the makings of a good side," he added.
"I'm enjoying playing every week, and I feel I'm a bigger part of the team here than I was at Middlesbrough.
"It's good to know that the gaffer wants to play me. I'm just trying to pay him back by playing well and helping the team.
"He paid a lot of money for me. Other managers might not have taken me, but he stuck his neck out, which I'm thankful for."
