Ross County sign Wales under-21 defender on loan from Blackpool

The 22-year-old versatile Welshman can play anywhere across the backline.

Ross County bring in Zac Ashworth on loan from BlackpoolSNS Group

Ross County have signed Blackpool defender Zac Ashworth on loan until the end of the season.

The 22-year-old Wales under-21 international have moved to the Highlands to work under Don Cowie for the next six-months.

Ashworth, who has made 13 appearances for the English League One side this season, is hoping to pick up more first-team experience at Dingwall.

The former West Bromwich Albion player has previously had loan spells at Burton Albion and Bolton Wanderers, where he played 23 games last season.

Ross County confirmed the signing on Thursday.

On announcing the move, manager Cowie said: “We are really pleased to add Zac to the group.

“He comes with a good amount of games played in English football as well as with the Welsh national team at youth level.

“He is a versatile player who has experience playing as a full-back as well as at centre-back.”

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