The versatile 25-year-old signed for Nuneaton in June but went to home-town club `Marine in November on loan.

He began his career at Swindon Town and turned down approaches from Manchester United and Liverpool in order to sign for Manchester City.

After loan spells at Chesterfield, Bristol Rovers and Ipswich Town, the pacey winger joined the Tractor Boys on a permanent basis.

A move north of the border to Kilmarnock was followed by spells in non-League football with Margate, Braintree Town and then Nuneaton, two years ago, where he met up with then-manager Tommy Wright, whom he followed to Darlington.

He made 26 appearances for the Quakers last season but returned to Nuneaton in June 2019 to be closer to his Wiltshire home and young family.

He also played extensively in England’s Youth set-up, winning almost 20 caps and playing in two major tournaments.

After agreeing a pay-off figure with the player, Nuneaton boss Jimmy Ginnelly told the club`s website: "We agreed terms with to terminate his contract.

“He is a very gifted player, but we sat down and decided that this move suited both him and the club. Alex has a great attitude and we wish him well for the future".