Burton Albion confirm signing of former England defender Stephen Warnock

Burton Albion have signed former Derby County and Aston Villa defender Stephen Warnock on a one-year deal.

The experienced full-back played 48 times for Wigan last season but was unable to prevent them from being relegated to League 1.

Warnock, who is a former England international, has also played for Liverpool, Blackburn Rovers and Leeds United.

"Stephen is a good, experienced full back," Burton's manager Nigel Clough told the club's official website.

"We always liked him when he played for Derby and obviously at Wigan most recently. He will give us that experience that you need in the Championship.

"He will bring all the qualities and all the experience - it's ideal and we think he will complement the defenders that we've already got."

Warnock hopes to use his experience and help the other members of the Burton squad ahead of the new Championship season.

"I'm really happy," said Warnock. "It has been a long summer already and I wanted to get something sorted to play at the highest level possible. Nigel Clough has given me that opportunity and I'm very thankful for it.

"He wants me to bring that experience and a calm head to the place and the changing room, and hopefully I can do that.

"For me, personally, it's nice to come and play for a club that has stayed in the Championship against all the odds, which shows that the manager and playing squad are more than capable of staying in this league."

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