Colchester United sign young goalkeeper Dillon Barnes

Colchester United have signed goalkeeper Dillon Barnes on a free transfer.

The 19-year-old, who was recently with eighth-tier side Bedford Town, had been on trial at the Essex club in recent weeks.

The youngster signs a one-year contract at the club, after featuring in three Colchester Under-21s fixtures last month.

Barnes is eligible to feature for Colchester against Northampton Town on Tuesday.