Former Manchester United midfielder Ben Pearson is excited about his move to Preston North End.

Pearson signed on Monday morning, and the 21-year-old can't wait to get going with his new teammates.

"It was only a few days ago that I knew the Club were interested, then it all went quite quickly from there.

"I got to an age where I needed to play games, I went to Barnsley this time last year and played a lot of games and played well. It was a good start to my men's football career and I thought it was best to get a few more games under my belt before I took that step up to the Championship.

"I managed to get another 20 or 30 games and I think now is the perfect time to step up really.

"I really enjoyed my time at Manchester United, and I can only say good things about them. As a young lad it is hard to breakthrough there with the players that they've got and all of the money that they can spend on players so it's time to take a step back.

"It's time to jump down a league but with a willing to get back to the top, and I think this is the right time to do that."

The North End faithful may not have seen much of the promising midfielder, but Pearson feels there's a lot he can bring to the team who are settling into life in the Championship.

"I think I provide a bit of energy to the side, I'm good on the ball, I'm not scared to put my foot in, I can break forward and drive and create chances for the team. I'm just hard working lad, an honest lad and I will work hard for the team.

"I know a few of the team, I know Marnick Vermijl, I know Sam Johnstone and Josh Brownhill from Manchester United and Callum Robinson from England so there are a few lads that I know so that will help me blend into the squad as well."