Preston North End secure Richard Wright capture

Preston North End have secured the services of former England and Arsenal goalkeeper Richard Wright.

Wright, 34, will sign for the Deepdale club on July 1 following his release from Ipswich Town, a club he spent three separate spells with.

Chairman of football at Preston, Peter Ridsdale told the club's website: "Richard's qualities and extensive top level experience will add a vital ingredient to our squad.

"He has won major honours at the top level and represented his country and that sort of knowledge and will to win will be an excellent addition to a squad that is starting to take shape nicely."

The Lilywhites finished 15th in League One last season.