Everton goalkeeper Barrett signs for Blackburn

Jack Barrett was at Everton for 14 years from the age of nine

Blackburn Rovers have signed former Everton goalkeeper Jack Barrett on a free transfer.

The 22-year-old, released by the Toffees, has been on trial at Ewood Park, and has done enough to land a one-year contract.

He was included in the squad which faced Accrington Stanley in a pre-season friendly at the weekend.

Barrett made his professional debut in May, appearing for Cavalry FC in the Canadian Premier League while on loan from Goodison Park.

He came up through the Everton academy, which he joined at nine years old, and his Blackburn deal includes the option of an extra year.

Rovers have been light in the goalkeeping department since last season's number two Leo Wahlstedt left to play for Aarhus in the Danish Superliga two weeks ago.

Barrett told the club website: “I was at Everton for 14 years – a long time – but I think it was the right time to move on and try something different and I feel like Blackburn Rovers is the perfect place for me to go."