ACCRINGTON Stanley have signed Huddersfield Town defender Joe Wright on loan until January.

The 6ft 5ins centre half is a product of the Huddersfield academy and has come through the club’s under 18s and development squad.

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Wright, who has also been capped by Wales Under-21s, is set to make his unofficial Reds debut in Saturday’s friendly with Blackburn Rovers at the Store First Stadium (kick-off 3pm).

Stanley boss John Coleman is pleased with his latest acquisition.

“He’s a good young player and he’s keen to get his chance to play in the Football League,” said the Reds chief.

“He’s been playing development squad games with Hudd-ersfield and this is the next big step for him.

“He’s a big, strong lad and he played half of a behind closed doors game for us today and is the type of player that we need in the heart of our defence.

“The defence has been an area we’ve been looking to strengthen so we think this is an important box ticked. If we get another player in then that will probably be us ready for the season.

“We’ve got a good strong squad now and lots of competition for places and everyone is looking forward to the season starting. It’ll be nice for the fans to be able to get a look at some of these players on Saturday against Blackburn.”