Former Tottenham academy player joins Crawley Town

Sam Ashford is Crawley's latest signing / Picture: Crawley Town FC

Crawley have signed Sam Ashford after his contract ended at National League South side Hemel Hempstead FC.

He was at Tottenham Hotspur’s academy from the age of eight until his teenage years. His Crawley move is subject to a medical.

The 24-year-old played in non-league steps four and five for teams such as Stanstead, Heybridge and Witham Town before moving to the National League South for Concord Rangers and then Hemel Hempstead, scoring 15 times in 31 starts.

Ashford has also represented England C playing in the Falkland Islands and plays as a centre-forward or winger.

Technical director Erdem Konyar said: “Sam scored 10 plus goals last season. We believe with his hard work and dedication he can be a productive player for us.”

Head coach John Yems said: “Sam has impressed this season with his goal tally and he possesses attributes that could be helpful within the squad next year.”