Crewe Alexandra's Matt Tootle focused on relegation battle

Crewe Alexandra defender Matt Tootle has insisted that he will not allow speculation over his future to distract him from the club's fight to avoid relegation.

Steve Davis's side sit 21st in League One, one point adrift of safety.

Tootle, who signed a new deal with Crewe in February, has reportedly attracted interest from Championship sides Burnley and Blackburn Rovers.

"If it happens, it happens and great. But until then I play for Crewe and I'm here to help," he told BBC Radio Stoke.

"In the past we have won promotions and trophies, so I just want to keep us in the league this season.

"Maybe people do come to Crewe to get a move or whatever, but in my career to be fair I've been with Crewe all my life."

Tootle has made 179 appearances for Crewe since making his debut in 2009.