Morecambe sign former Saints defender Payne

Lewis Payne has made 48 Football League appearances across loan spells at Newport County and Cheltenham Town

Morecambe have signed right-back Lewis Payne on a free transfer after he was released by Southampton.

Payne, 21, started his career within the Championship side's academy, making one senior appearance in the League Cup, before heading out on loan to League Two teams Newport County and Cheltenham Town.