Accrington Stanley have snapped up Stoke City striker James Alabi.

Alabi, 19, has previously spent time on loan with Scunthorpe, Mansfield and Forest Green and joined in time to be named on Stanley's bench for their season-opening clash with Southend.

"We are pleased to have James on board," Stanley boss and former Stoke striker James Beattie told his club's official website.

"He is a strong centre forward who will be a good addition to our squad."

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