Notts County have formally announced the signing of former England international Sol Campbell on a five year deal. "I am delighted to sign with Notts County today and I am genuinely excited by what the club is trying to achieve," the 34 year old said.

"I feel I still have a lot to offer as a footballer and hope to repay the confidence that Notts County has shown in me.

"The hard work starts now but I am confident that something special is being created at the club which will yield a club and a team able to match the ambitions of the new owners, management and proud fans."

Boss Ian McParland, told the club's website: "Sol's record speaks for itself and he's achieved just about everything in the game. He is a great player and a great organiser, and his experience will be invaluable to our push for promotion this season.

"We are very happy that he has taken on the challenge and we are looking forward to getting him settled into the team and seeing him pull on a Notts County shirt as soon as possible."

The ambitious League Two outfit have already appointed former England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson as their new director of football.