Bootle receive defensive boost with new signing

The 23-year-old centre-back joined the Shakers in July 2024 from Marine.

A Preston North End Academy graduate, he joined Stockport County in 2021. He spent time on loan at Telford United and Hyde United, before signing for the Tigers permanently in March 2022, going on to make 19 appearances.

Earl joined National League North side Chester in June of the same year but suffered a serious injury which limited him to nine appearances.

He spent time at the Berry Street Garage Stadium on loan for Bootle at the start of the 2023/24 campaign, before he subsequently made the move to the Mariners.

Earl will go into contention to make his second debut for the Bucks in their trip to Stafford Rangers on Saturday in the Northern Premier League.