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Released Leicester City striker snapped up by new club

Released Leicester City striker Jake Wakeling has found a new home with League Two side Swindon Town.

Wakeling, 20, was let go by City this summer after two years with the club, following his arrival from non-league. While top scorer for the Under-23s in his first season at the club, he struggled out on loan at Barrow in his second, making just four appearances.

He was one of six professionals released by City this summer, and has followed another of those in winger Tyrese Shade by linking up with the Robins. Swindon just missed out on promotion last term, losing on penalties to Port Vale in the play-off semi-finals.

Wakeling said: “I’m really pleased to be here and cannot wait to get started. After speaking to the manager I knew this was the club for me. The way he wants his side to play really suits me with an attacking focus.

“I’m hungry and cannot wait to show the fans what I can do. This is a great club and Scott (Lindsey, head coach) is building a really talented young side, so I want to work hard, give it my all and most importantly, score goals.”

Lindsey himself said: “Jacob is a really good young player with great energy and a real drive to succeed here. He’s a player we kept close tabs on last season and he’s a real talent that will make people sit up and take notice. His work rate is fantastic and he’s a goal scorer.”

Wakeling was picked up by City from non-league Alvechurch in 2020 after he was released by West Brom’s academy. That prompted comparisons with Alan Smith, who made the same journey from the Worcestershire side to City in the 1980s.

After leaving City, Wakeling said: “Had time to reflect on my season, by far the most challenging on and off the pitch. Just want to say a massive thank you to

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