Wigan Athletic have confirmed that they have agreed a deal with Middlesbrough for the transfer of England Under 21 international Lee Cattermole subject to the player having a medical and agreeing personal terms.

The 20-year old became Middlesbrough's youngest ever captain when he skippered the side in their 1-0 defeat away against Fulham on 7 May.  During the game, Middlesbrough's oldest ever player, Colin Cooper, came on as a substitute and Cattermole sportingly gave up the captains role, without instruction, to Cooper, who was playing his last ever game before retirement.

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