Crawley Town have signed right-back James Hurst on a one year contract.

The 21-year, who played against Reds last year for Shrewsbury Town, started his career at West Bromwich Albion.

He's had loan spells at Blackpool, Shrewsbury, Chesterfield and Birmingham City .

He played in Iceland for Valur this summer before confirming his move to the Broadfield Stadium today.