Spearing came through the youth ranks at Anfield

Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson has completed the loan signing of Liverpool midfielder Jay Spearing.

Spearing has joined until the end of the season and could feature in Wednesday's home Championship fixture against Reading.

Chairman Milan Mandaric told the club website: "Jay is a great signing and that should be a big help to us."

The 21-year-old made his senior debut as a substitute in the Champions League against PSV Eindhoven in December 2008.

Adademy product Spearing has made five appearances for the Reds with his only Premier League start coming against Sunderland in October 2009.

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