After training with his new team mates last week, new Tranmere Rovers signing Eddy Sonko's first job was to meet the press. The Gambian international winger spoke with local radio and newspapers before posing for photographs.

He said: "It's a pleasure to come and play for Tranmere this season. I feel very comfortable here.  "I can play on the right, left or in the centre, it doesn't matter where. The most important thing for me is to be on the pitch and try to help the team win games.

"Football in the Netherlands and in England is quite different. English football is quite direct. It's something I had to adapt to when I moved to Walsall. In Holland they pass the ball around and wait for their moment. Here they hit the strikers, try to pick up the second balls and go forward. I really enjoy it."

The 28-year-old forward, joined Walsall last summer and made 37 appearances before the club opted not to renew his contract at the end of the season.  

Sonko stated that he had the choice of three or four clubs but he saw the English Division side, Tranmere, as a progressive and ambitious club.  “I think my speed and directness will add pace to the team," he said shortly after inking a one-year deal.

Edrissa Sonko began his career at Real de Banjul, before moving to Belgian first division side Anderlecht in 1999.  He moved to Dutch side Roda JC in 2000 before having a short spell at Greek side Xanthi in 2007.  He scored 7 goals in his 14 international appearances for Gambia Scorpions.