Former Manchester United and England goalkeeper Ben Foster has come out of retirement to sign for National League Wrexham.

Ex-Watford keeper Foster, 39, called time on his playing career in September 2022.

But the eight-cap player has rejoined Wrexham, who he played for on loan in 2005.

He has signed a deal with the north Wales club, who are owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, until the end of the season.

"I'm over the moon," said Foster.

"I've been at the club an hour this morning and it seems a really nice place. Everyone is down to earth and the manager's top class.

"It's changed a lot since I was last here, but it's nice to be back and it's nice to be back as a player too. It will be interesting to see how my body feels after training today."

This week Wrexham lost keeper Rob Lainton to a knee ligament injury. He has been the club's first choice keeper since February.

"We're delighted to welcome Ben to the club," said Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson.

"With Rob Lainton getting injured it was important we had all bases covered going into the last part of the season, which this signing ensures."

Wrexham are three points clear at the top of the National League table and also announced the signing of Barrow striker Billy Waters on Tuesday.