Ryan Higgins: AFC Telford sign ex-Birmingham and Everton defender

Liverpool-born Higgins is an Everton academy graduate

AFC Telford United have signed former Birmingham City full-back Ryan Higgins.

The 20-year-old joined Blues following his release by Everton in 2013, but did not play a first-team game and left St Andrew's in the summer.

His only professional appearance came while on loan with Telford's now-divisional rivals Tamworth last term.

Higgins is available to make his debut against FC Halifax Town on Saturday as the Bucks look for their first win of the season, at the 11th attempt.