Daniel Sparkes: Dagenham & Redbridge sign Torquay United midfielder

Daniel Sparkes made 152 league appearances for raitree Town before joining Torquay ahead of this season

Dagenham & Redbridge have signed midfielder Daniel Sparkes after he turned down a new contract at National League rivals Torquay United.

Sparkes joined Torquay from Braintree in June 2016, and scored six goals in 35 league games last season.

The 25-year-old started his career at then-Conference North side Histon before joining Braintree in 2012.

Sparkes is Dagenham's second signing since the end of the season, following the arrival of left-back Ben Nunn.