League One club Bristol Rovers have signed midfielder Ben Liddle from Middlesbrough for an undisclosed fee.
The 22-year-old, who made two senior appearances for Boro, has agreed a two-year deal with Rovers.
Liddle has previously had loan spells with Blyth Spartans, Forest Green Rovers and Scunthorpe United.
"Ben has a great range of passing. He adds to the competition we have in central midfield," Rovers boss Ben Garner told the club website.
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