Cheltenham sign free-agent defender Tomkinson

Jonathan Tomkinson has made 31 appearances in the EFL during his career

Cheltenham Town have signed former Norwich City defender Jonathan Tomkinson on a deal until the end of the season.

The 23-year-old, who has played for the United States at youth level, was released by the Canaries in May after six years.

He played one Championship game for the Carrow Road side and had loans at Stevenage, Bradford City and most recently Ross County, where he played 13 times in the Scottish Premiership this year.

He is the second free agent to move to the club since Steve Cotterill took over as manager last month.

Former Cambridge United midfielder Ben Stevenson agreed a deal to the end of this season - with an option for a further 12 months - with the side currently a point above the relegation places in League Two.