martinez sees a fearlessness in relegation-threatened burnley similar to that displayed by his wigan team in surviving against the odds in the premier league .
they remain two points from safety but martinez believes the fact they have been scrapping to get out of the bottom three all season - much like his wigan side in the four seasons he spent with them before joining the toffees - gives them an advantage over teams who have been dragged into the race for survival .
the spaniard masterminded wigan 's escape from relegation which seemed an almost impossible task .