Wright has made over 600 career appearances

Fleetwood Town have signed former Blackburn, Aston Villa and Blackpool defender Alan Wright.

The 37-year-old, who won the Premier League title with Rovers in 1995, has joined the Blue Square North side after nearly two seasons with Cheltenham.

"Alan is a quality signing for us and has undoubted talent," said Fleetwood manager Micky Mellon.

"He has a vast amount of experience and has played consistently well at the top level for a long part of his career.

Wright began his career with Blackpool in 1989, before moving to neighbours Blackburn for £400,000 two years later.

He also spent eight years with Aston Villa, making over 330 appearances, as well as picking up two England under-21 caps

"Alan immediately picked up on the ambition at Highbury and commented he's delighted to join a forward-moving club," said Mellon.

"I cannot stress just how big a signing this is for Fleetwood."

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