Peterborough sign experienced defender Lees

Tom Lees played his last game for Huddersfield against Shrewsbury Town in February

Peterborough United have signed former Huddersfield Town defender Tom Lees.

The 34-year-old has played 598 league games, mostly at Championship level, during a career which began at Leeds United.

He later moved on to Sheffield Wednesday, where he made 274 appearances in all competitions, and then Huddersfield, but was released at the end of last season.

Lees will provide cover for Sam Hughes, who is out for up to three months after surgery on his Achilles.

"Tom is a really good signing for us," manager Darren Ferguson told the club website.

"We were looking for an experienced defender, someone who can come in and help the group.

"He has played all of his career at a higher level. He came in and trained with us and was excellent, fitted in straight away and is exactly what we need.

"He can play in a back three or in a four, brings a lot of knowledge and will be a great example to others in terms of the way he trains and plays."

Posh have not disclosed the length of Lees' deal.