Bradford City have signed former Everton midfielder Scott Phelan, after he impressed on trial, playing in three of the Bantams' pre-season games.
The 18-year-old, who did not feature for Everton's first team before his release from
Boss Stuart McCall is now concentrating on finding a central defender.
With Matthew Clarke, Simon Ainge and Damian Hopkins injured, City only have two senior centre-backs fit.