New signing Jordan Spence says joining Town on a deal to the end of the season is a great opportunity. The 26-year-old, who was on trial at Portman Road earlier in the season, became the Blues’ second signing of the transfer window yesterday.
"I'm really pleased and grateful to see this move happen and it's a great opportunity for me," he told the club site.
"I'm super-excited to get going and I'm really looking forward to it. It's a move that happened relatively quickly but having trained with the club a few months prior I knew all about the manager and the players, so it was an easy decision for me to sign.
"Obviously I haven't played too many matches this season, but I've always been pretty fortunate that I've been a naturally fit guy and I'll certainly be ready when the gaffer calls upon me.
"As I've mentioned, this is a great opportunity at a big football club and I'm champing at the bit to get going.”
Spence featured for the U23s in the matches at Bolton and at home to Liverpool during his trial spell in September and October.
He was released by the MK Dons last summer having joined them initially on loan in 2013 from West Ham where he came through the youth ranks.
While with the Hammers the Londoner also had spells on loan at Leyton Orient, Scunthorpe, Bristol City and Sheffield Wednesday. He has won England caps at U16, U17, U18, U19 and U21 levels.
Following his trial with the Blues, Spence had similar spells with Rotherham United and Birmingham City.
The new signing is not available for tonight’s FA Cup third round replay at Lincoln as he wasn't a Town player for the initial tie.