Exeter hope to add more attacking talent - Caldwell

Gary Caldwell is beginning his third full season in charge at Exeter City

Exeter City manager Gary Caldwell says he is still hoping to add some more attacking options to his squad before the season starts.

Caldwell has already brought in Reading forward Jayden Wareham on a permanent deal, while teenager Kieran Wilson signed his first professional contract and has featured in pre-season.

City have also kept the bulk of their attacking talent from last season, such as Sonny Cox, Josh Magennis and Jack Aitchison.

"We're always looking to strengthen," Caldwell told BBC Radio Devon after his side's 4-1 pre-season win at FC United of Manchester.

"We have one loan space still still available that we'll look to bring in, hopefully before the start of the season - we're still looking for two or three others on top of that.

"Probably the attacking areas to give us a bit more speed and threat and areas higher up the pitch would be an area I think we can get better."

Ethan Brierley is the second Brentford midfielder to join Exeter City on loan in recent seasons after Ryan Trevitt

On-loan Brentford youngster Ethan Brierley scored one and supplied an assist for another goal in the win at FC United.

The 21-year-old has joined the Grecians on a season-long deal and Caldwell has been impressed with what he has seen so far from him.

"It's great for any player that's coming into a new club to get a goal and to get an assist because I think that builds confidence," he said.

"I think you can see the quality that he has.

"We've got a great relationship with Brentford and he's a player we've watched for a number of years and I think now is the time for him to go and show how good a player he is at League One level."