Former Derby County winger Marc Bridge-Wilkinson has joined Port Vale for pre-season training and has told BBC Radio Stoke that he is relishing his chance.

"This opportunity is what I've been waiting for and I intend to take it," said the player.

"I didn't get a chance at Derby but that's all in the past. I'm happy to have a chance to prove people wrong," added Wilkinson.

Everton youngster Adam Farley and Michael Twiss of Manchester United are also training with Vale as the club bid to bounce back into Division One at the first attempt.