Referee Abigail Byrne speaks with Newport County's Kyle Hudlin during the second half of the Sky Bet League 2 match between MK Dons and Notts County at Stadium MKImage source, Getty Images
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At 6ft 9in (2.06m), Hudlin is one of the tallest outfield players in the world

ByKris HollandBBC Sport England
  • Published56 minutes ago

Non-league Harborough Town have signed striker Kyle Hudlin, one of the world's tallest professional footballers.

The 26-year-old, who is 6ft 9ins (2.06m), will be available for the National League North side's FA Cup first-round tie at League One club Leyton Orient on Saturday.

Hudlin, whose former clubs include Solihull Moors, Huddersfield Town and Newport County, most recently played for Nam Dinh in Vietnam's top flight.