Daniel Udoh: Crewe Alexandra sign teenage striker from Ilkeston Town

Daniel Udoh has netted eight times for Ilkeston in the Northern Premier League this season

Crewe Alexandra have signed teenage striker Daniel Udoh from non-league side Ilkeston for an undisclosed fee.

Udoh, 19, who had been on the League One club's scouting radar for some weeks, has signed a two-year-deal tying him to Gresty Road until June 2018.

The former Stevenage academy product has also spent time at Kidderminster Harriers, Worcester City, Wingate & Finchley and Grays Athletic.

He has been handed a squad number for the remainder of the season.

It puts him in line to make his Crewe debut during their two-game Easter programme, starting with this Friday's trip to Sheffield United.

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