TOM Naylor has joined Newport County AFC on loan until January.

The Derby County defender is out of the first-team picture at Pride Park and was one of seven players made available for transfer at the end of last season.

"Tom has gone on loan for six months, which is great for him," said Derby manager Nigel Clough.

"Newport are on a high at the moment, so it's a good chance for him to get some football under his belt."

Naylor will be a replacement for Byron Anthony, who suffered a broken leg in the Exiles' shock Captial One Cup win at Brighton last week.