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North End make Wright move

Image: Wright: Heading to Deepdale

Preston have confirmed the signing of former England and Everton goalkeeper Richard Wright.

The 34-year-old will join Graham Westley's side on July 1 following his release from Ipswich. Wright, who has collected a Premier League and FA Cup winner's medal in his career, has agreed a one-year deal at Deepdale. "Richard's qualities and extensive top level experience will add a vital ingredient to our squad," chairman Peter Ridsdale told the club's official website. "He has won major honours at the top level and represented his country and that sort of knowledge and will to win will be an excellent addition to a squad that is starting to take shape nicely."