Accrington have signed Everton defender James McCarten on a short-term loan.

The 19-year-old reserve team player completed the move to the Crown Ground after Accrington's temporary transfer embargo was lifted.

The embargo was in place after a delay in paying around £30,000 to HM Revenue and Customs.

Boss John Coleman told BBC Radio Lancashire. "He's good in the air. He's a good talker and will add competition for places."

McCarten signed his first professional deal at Goodison Park in 2008 after a number of impressive performances at the club's academy.

He told the club website: "I've been waiting around for a couple of weeks wanting to sign.

"I trained here a few weeks ago but wasn't allowed to play in the games so I went back to Everton.

"Now the embargo has been lifted I'm really happy to come here and try to get some games."

McCarten could make his Accrington debut against Barnet on Saturday.

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