Lewis Kinsella: Former Aston Villa defender joins Colchester United

Lewis Kinsella made his professional debut during a three-match loan spell at Luton in 2015

Colchester have signed defender Lewis Kinsella on a one-year deal following his release by Aston Villa.

Kinsella left Villa in May, having failed to make a first-team appearance for the Championship club.

The 21-year-old joined Kidderminster Harriers on loan in February, playing in 13 games.

He suffered relegation twice in one day last season, with Harriers going down on 16 April as the end of Villa's Premier League stay was confirmed.

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