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JONJOE KENNY’S recall has come as a “shock” to Wigan, after Everton decided to end the 18-year-old defender’s loan spell after just seven matches.

Kenny has been receiving rave notices for his performances with the Latics and played in Wigan’s 2-1 victory over Fleetwood on Saturday.

But he was recalled by the Blues, along with Calum Dyson from his loan spell at Stockport, and both played in Everton’s Under-21 clash at Manchester United on Monday.

Wigan boss Gary Caldwell could not hide his disappointment.

“I’m a little bit disappointed because, while he was doing well for us, we were also doing well for him and Everton,” said the Wigan boss.

“His career was progressing nicely here as far as I could see.

“He was getting football, he was getting experience, he was playing the right way, and a similar way to they play at Everton.

“We’re disappointed, but with a loan it’s always down to the parent club and they have every right to call him back.

“It’s come as a bit of a shock to us – we thought we’d have him until January at least.

“But he’s gone, we’ll have to deal with it, and I think we’ve got players here that can deal with it.”

Everton’s Under-21 boss David Unsworth singled out Kenny after his performance on Monday.

“I thought Jonjoe was terrific, especially when he went to right-back,” he said. “The fact that he played on Saturday and was so keen to play tonight just shows you everything what he is all about.

“I’ve been to see both Jonjoe and Calum a few times whilst they were out on loan and Joe (Royle) has been to see them as well when I haven’t.

“The clubs were raving about Jonjoe and they was raving about Calum too which is nice, it’s always nice.”