SWINDON Town have announced the signing of Liverpool defender Brad Smith on a youth loan deal.

A statement released by the club this evening read: "Town have completed the signing of Liverpool defender Brad Smith on a youth loan.

"Twenty-year-old Smith made his debut for Liverpool last term, stepping off the bench against Chelsea. The left-back has also represented England at youth international level and helped his country reach the quarter-finals of the Under-17 World Cup in Mexico.

"Smith will wear squad number 11 during his time at SN1."