Preston North End trio Jamie Jones, Nick Anderton, Ben Davies head out on loan

Preston North End trio Jamie Jones, Nick Anderton and Ben Davies have all been sent out on loan to lower-league sides.

Goalkeeper Jones has joined League One side Colchester United on a three-month deal and could make his debut tomorrow against Chesterfield.

Anderton was already at Aldershot Town but has extended his stay with the National League side until October 7 after making four recent starts for the Shots.

Like Anderton, Davies is a defender and has moved to Southport Town on a month-long deal until October 12.