Boston footballer Tom Hopper returns to Lincolnshire

Tom Hopper has returned to Lincolnshire.

The Boston United youth academy product - who has also played for Leicester City, Bury and Scunthorpe United - has joined League One Lincoln City.

Striker Hopper, 26, grew up near Boston and attended Skegness Grammar School.

He joined the Imps today from Southend United for an undisclosed fee,which sees him link up with the Sincil Bank side until summer 2023.

Hopper became the youngest-ever player to represent the Pilgrims when he made his debut in a UniBond Challenge Cup tie against Huknall Town in 2009, then aged 15.