St Johnstone boss Callum Davidson has confirmed the loan signing of James Brown.
The 22-year-old has been sent north from Millwall following the London club’s decision to recall Danny McNamara.
It is planned Brown, also a right-sided full-back, will train this week and be available for Saturday’s Tayside derby with Dundee United.
Saints manager Davidson, who was previously assistant at Millwall, believes his new arrival will be a great replacement for McNamara.
“He is a top quality right-back,” Davidson said. “I’m pleased I managed to get him as soon as I knew Danny was getting called back.
“He has played at Carlisle and has quality in attack with a great final ball.
“He does like to get forward and his use of the ball is good.
“He is quick and can defend one-on-one as well. Hopefully he comes in, starts well and keeps flying.
“I think he is a player that will get better and better. Danny came in and hit the ground running. James has got to do the same.
“I probably saw more of James than I did of Danny when I was at Millwall. He was with the first team training and involved with the squad.
“Opportunities to go and play football are massive for younger players. St Johnstone can give him a platform to do better things.
“He has been training for the full season so we have no issues with his fitness.
“He will have to get tested and then hopefully train on Tuesday.”
