Midfielder Sam Mantom joins the Pics after being released by League Two side Southend United at the end of last season.

The Stourbridge born former England under-17 international started his career at Walsall before joining West Bromwich Albion in 2010 as a trainee.

After making regular appearances for the Baggies reserve side, Mantom was offered a professional contract before spending time on loan with Icelandic side Haukur, Tranmere Rovers and Oldham Athletic respectively.

It was his next loan move where the midfielder shone at Walsall on two separate occasions before making the move permanent in January 2013.

Mantom (pictured) made 129 appearances in all competitions, scoring 15 goals in the process and making himself a Saddlers` fan favourite.

In June 2016, he signed for League Two side Scunthorpe United and made 46 appearances.

In January 2018 he moved to Southend United on loan until the end of the 2017/18 season, playing 7 games, and then joined the Shrimpers on a more permanent basis ahead of the 2018/19 season and quickly became captain, totalling 43 games and scoring 5 goals.

Manager Liam McDonald has also completed the loan signing of Ben Usher-Shipway on an initial one-month loan deal from Vanarama National League side Solihull Moors.

The 22-year-old wide-man came through the ranks at Midland League Premier Division side Boldmere St. Michaels, where his impressive displays defied his tender years and attracted the attention of Moors, who secured his services during the summer of 2019.

He had loan spells at Alvechurch and Sutton Coldfield Town last term.