McVeigh, 29, was released by Norwich at the end of last season, having made 215 League appearances for the Canaries.

Pilgrims boss Ian Holloway said: "He's an honest, hard-working lad, who might do a dual role if we have injuries, and I want to have a good look at him."

Akos Buzsaky scored Plymouth's equaliser at they drew 1-1 with Israeli outfit Hapoel Tel Aviv on their pre-season tour of Austria on Friday.