Max Power’s first-half strike was his first goal since scoring against Doncaster on 15 JanuaryWill Keane scored twice as Wigan Athletic secured promotion to the Championship and the League One title with a clinical victory over Shrewsbury.The Latics only had to draw to be sure of returning to the second tier, but needed three points to be certain of going up as champions.An anxious final day was in prospect having wasted two previous chances to seal promotion.However, Max Power’s tap-in just before the break settled the nerves and Keane’s penalty and calm finish wrapped up victory for a side who were just a point away from relegation last season.Wigan’s return to the second tier of English football comes two years after they dropped out of the Championship following a points penalty for going into administration.Rotherham’s win over Gillingham took the Millers up as runners up, while MK Dons had to settle for third spot and a play-off place despite a 5-0 thrashing of Plymouth Argyle, who missed out on the top six.Ultimately, other results did not matter for Latics boss Leam Richardson, whose side showed urgency and attacking intent from the off, with Kell Watts heading over after a well-worked short corner and Power’s 30-yard free-kick forcing Shrews keeper Marko Marosi into a fine save.The pressure told when the ball fell kindly for Power to score the opener from close range two minutes before the interval and the same player was involved in the second goal when his shot from… Click below to read the full story from BBC Sport
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