Hearts have signed left-back Ashley Smith-Brown on loan from Manchester City.

Smith-Brown, 21, came through the City youth ranks and has played for England at youth level.

He has signed a one-season loan deal subject to clearance.

Smith-Brown spent last season on loan at Dutch side NAC Breda and helped them secure promotion to the Eredivisie.

He told the Hearts website: "I'm really excited and just can't wait to get started. Hearts are a big club and when you hear they want you to play here then it's hard to turn it down."