The stopper has impressed in games against Wigan Athletic, Newquay AFC and Dulwich Hamlet – including saving a 7th minute penalty in the game down in the South West.

Blues joint bosses Anthony Johnson and Bernard Morley moved quickly to offer the former AFC Fylde keeper a one-year deal.

The 23-year-old graduated from Everton’s academy, and spent time out on loan at Cheltenham Town before heading north of the border to Motherwell.

Capped three times by England under-20s, he impressed whilst in Scotland and secured a permanent move in the summer of 2017.

He signed for National League side AFC Fylde in June 2018.

Blues joint boss Anthony Johnson told http://www.chesterfc.com: “Russ has trained with us since day one of pre-season alongside Theo and another couple of trialists.

“His 6’4” frame made him stand out above the other trialists but it’s his agility and command of area that has impressed us so much.

“Russ has settled into the group really well and we believe with his experiences at higher levels he’ll be fantastic signing for us”.