Leyton Orient have agreed to sign goalkeeper Lee Butcher on a one-year contract following his release by Tottenham Hotspur.

The 21-year-old, who spent three years at White Hart Lane, enjoyed a month on loan at Brisbane Road this season.

He is Orient's third signing this month and will now battle with Jamie Jones for the number one jersey.

Butcher told the club website: "It's a great chance for me and a good step to move on and make my career."

He added: "I'm going to try to push Jamie, try to get into the first team and make a name for myself."

Butcher played eight Blue Square Premier games whilst on loan at Grays Athletic during the 2008/09 season.

Orient boss Russell Slade has already agreed deals to bring Wycombe striker Alex Revell and Cray Wanderers youngster George Porter to the club.

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