Doncaster Rovers manager, Dean Saunders, clinched another signing coup yesterday when he snapped up former England keeper Chris Kirkland on loan from Wigan Athletic, subject to paperwork being completed and league clearance.
Kirkland was once the most expensive goalkeeper in British transfer history when he joined Liverpool for £6 million at the age of 20 in 2001.
He started his career at Coventry making his first team debut as a teenager and quickly shot to prominence as one of the most promising young keepers in the country.
The 6ft 3in Leicester born shot-stopper, now aged 30, won eight England Under 21 caps and went on to become a regular member of the senior squad making his debut against Greece in 2006.
Kirkland was unlucky with injury problems while at Anfield but joined Wigan permanently in October, 2006 and went on to make over 130 first team appearances.
His loan spell will last until January and he is eligible to play against Leeds United at The Keepmoat Stadium tomorrow night.
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