Former England international Lee Hendrie has joined City on a short-term deal.

The 33-year-old trained with his new team-mates this morning and goes straight into contention for tomorrow's home clash with Gillingham.

Hendrie, who will wear the No 11 shirt, played more than 250 games for Aston Villa before spending two years with Sheffield United.

He was released by Derby in the summer and has recently been training with Reading.

The cousin of John Hendrie, he played regularly under City boss Peter Taylor for the England under-21 side.