Former Long Eaton United, Nottingham Forest and Dunkirk midfielder Tom Baker is fit for first-team duty at his new club, Gedling Town.

Manager James Jepson said: "Tom has been out for just over a year after having an operation on a career-threatening medial and cruciate ligament injury.

"I have seen him get stronger and stronger in training each week.

"I am so pleased for him to be back and it will give our club a big boost to have him available.

"A weaker man would have walked away from the game, but not Tom and he is a credit to himself.

"I would also like to thank Dunkirk FC and Dave Harbottle in particular for helping Tom in his road to recovery."

Tom Baker will be official unveiled to the Town fans at Credo's in Long Eaton on Friday night from 6pm.