Bradford City has signed Henry Cartwright, a 21-year-old midfielder from Leicester, with manager Graham Alexander expressing his excitement about the young player's potential.

What happened?

The signing was confirmed late on Friday, and Cartwright trained with the team for the first time on Monday. He played 42 times for Falkirk in the Scottish Premiership, with 11 starts, and Alexander is impressed with his staying power. The Bantams are currently 4th in League One, with 77 points from 46 games, and have a recent form of WDDDL.

Why it matters for Bradford City

Cartwright's signing is a significant boost to the team, as they look to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season. Alexander has made it clear that Cartwright is not a carbon copy of Jenson Metcalfe, but rather a separate player with his own strengths. The manager is excited to see how Cartwright progresses in training and is looking forward to seeing him play with the team.

What comes next?

Cartwright played the second half of the friendly match against FC United of Manchester on Saturday, and Alexander was impressed with his performance. The team will continue to train and prepare for the upcoming season, with Cartwright expected to play a key role. As of now, Bradford City is 26 points behind leaders Lincoln in the title race, but the signing of Cartwright is a positive step forward. The Bantams have scored 58 goals this season, with a goal difference of +7, and will look to build on this momentum in the upcoming season.