Shropshire Star

AFC Telford United sign young defender Steffan Jones

Former England Colleges captain Steffan Jones has become AFC Telford United's latest summer capture.

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Jones, 17, has penned a one-year deal at the New Bucks Head having impressed boss Kevin Wilkin in the opening weeks of pre-season.

The teenager, who hails from Penybontfawr, near Oswestry, recently represented England at the Roma Caput Mundi tournament over in Italy - and captained his country against Australia.

Jones, a student in Shrewsbury who began his career with Welsh sides Llanfyllin Town and Cymru Premier side Bala Town's academy, has spent a season with Welsh second division side Cymru North.

The young defender said: "I am delighted to be signing for a big club like AFC Telford United. The club has high ambitions this season to be successful and I am grateful for the opportunity the gaffer has given me at this massive club."