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Southend sign ex-Spurs defender McKnight

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The 22-year-old defender joins the National League club after time in Spurs' academy and Brentford's B team.
Southend United have signed former Tottenham defender Maxwell McKnight on a one-year contract with an option to extend for a further 12 months. The 22-year-old progressed through Spurs' academy but never made a first-team appearance for the club. He spent last season with Brentford's B team before joining the National League side.
McKnight has already been included in manager Kieron Dyer's starting XI for Saturday's match against Aldershot.
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The 22-year-old defender joins the National League club after time in Spurs' academy and Brentford's B team.
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