Burnley recruit PNE's Alexander

Alexander is a hugely popular figure at Deepdale

Preston North End veteran defender Graham Alexander has signed for rivals Burnley after the two clubs agreed a £200,000 fee.

The 35-year-old, the club captain, has made more than 350 league appearances since joining North End in March 1999.

But Preston chairman Derek Shaw said: "We didn't particularly want to sell Graham but he has the comfort of a two-year contract at Burnley.

"And we feel that it is too good a deal to turn down."

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Alexander joined Preston for £50,000 from Luton and has since become a Scotland international.

He is an immensely popular figure at Deepdale but Shaw added: "We have got Billy Jones waiting in the wings.

"He is 15 years younger and hopefully he is one of the best prospects at right-back."

Preston have also named summer signing Kevin Nicholls as their new captain.