Kell Watts has joined Mansfield Town from Newcastle United on loan for the rest of the season.

The young defender spent the first half of the season at Stevenage, making 20 appearances for League Two side.

Speaking to the club's website, Mansfield boss Graham Coughlan said: "Kelland is a player who can play in numerous positions. He can play centre-half in a two or a three, he can sit in front [of the defence] or he can go in at left-back.

"He is technically very good. He's big, strong and suits the division. I would say his best position is centre-half, but if he needs to, he's comfortable in front of the back four.

"He knows what the division is about and he's young, fit and hungry. He has a desire, work rate and attitude, which is exactly what we're looking to build here at this football club."