Latics in swoop for Hines

ATHLETIC have captured defender Seb Hines on loan from Premier League club Middlesbrough.

The 20-year-old, who can play anywhere in the back line, will spend an initial one month at Boundary Park, though there is an option to stay for the remainder of the campaign.

Hines, who has played for England at under-16, 17 and 19 level, has made six first-team appearances for Boro and marked his debut with a goal in a 4-3 FA Cup victory against Hull City in January 2007.

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