St Johnstone sign former Port Vale left back Scott Tanser

St Johnstone have signed former Port Vale left-back Scott Tanser and hope to include him in their squad for their Europa League opener against FK Trakai.

Saints announced they had signed the 22-year-old on a one-year contract after he impressed during a trial period.

A statement added: The club are doing what we can for Scott to be granted international clearance in time for tomorrow night's match with FK Trakai.''

Captain Steven Anderson is out of Thursday's first qualifying round encounter after picking up an injury in a closed-doors friendly against Rangers