Port Vale Football Club can confirm that Dan Trickett-Smith has joined Leek Town FC on loan until January.

Trickett-Smith was signed by Liverpool from Crewe for £300,000 in 2012, and after 4 years on Merseyside moved to the USA with Sacramento Republic.

He returned to England with Leek Town, racking up an impressive goals to appearance record in his spells with the club.

'Tricks' featured in games throughout pre-season, however will be looking for more first team football, with Leek Town providing a platform for regular game time.

Port Vale would like to wish Dan good luck during his loan move.