Lincoln City: Alex Woodyard joins Imps from National League rivals Braintree

Alex Woodyard was in the England C team beaten 4-3 by Slovakia's Under-21 side earlier this month

Lincoln City boss Danny Cowley has signed midfielder Alex Woodyard from former club Braintree Town.

The England C captain, 23, has agreed a one-year contract with the Imps.

Woodyard made 48 appearances for Braintree last season, scoring once, as they reached the National League play-offs before losing to Grimsby.

He is Cowley's first signing since leaving the Essex club last month to become Lincoln boss following Chris Moyses' decision to give up the job.

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