Everton have confirmed the signing of Sligo Rovers fullback Seamus Coleman.

The defender has joined from Republic of Ireland side Sligo Rovers and will link up with the Blues' reserve team squad, under the supervision of Andy Holden and Alan Stubbs.

The 20-year-old has represented his country at under 21 level.

Blues boss David Moyes told evertonfc.com: "He is a young boy who has come in and he will join Andy Holden in the reserves.

"He's come in from Sligo, he's someone who has been flagged up by the scouts.

"We'll give him an opportunity and hopefully he can step up to the first team in time."