NEWPORT County AFC summer signing Cameron Evans believes he has the mix of ball-playing and aggression to make the step up to League Two.

The versatile defender has arrived on a two-year contract after impressing on trial for the Exiles.

Evans featured in four friendlies as a trialist and finally got his name on a County teamsheet in Saturday’s 2-0 at Kidderminster Harriers.

The 23-year-old has featured predominantly as a right-back in pre-season but has also slotted in down the left, while he spent the last two campaigns as a centre-back in National League South with Taunton.

Evans’ ability to cover across the defence will be valuable and he hopes that a combination of learning the ropes with the Swans and being tested down the pyramid will boost his chances of making an impact in League Two.

DEAL: Cameron Evans earned a County contract after a successful trialDEAL: Cameron Evans earned a County contract after a successful trial (Image: Kian Abdullah/Huw Evans Agency)

“Having come through the ranks at Swansea, I’ve always been brought up with the ball at my feet and playing the Swansea way,” said Evans.

“As a defender, I like to step in the with ball and link up with players higher up the pitch.

“Having had a stint in non-league now as well, I’ve learnt the aggressive side of the game which is vitally important, particularly in League Two.

“To describe myself as a player overall, I’m just a hardworking individual who will do anything to help the team be successful.”

Evans is the younger brother of midfielder Jack, who signed for County from Swansea in 2021 but made just one appearance in the campaign that ended with Wembley play-off final despair.

The latest signing came through with the Swans but made just one outing, against Stevenage in the FA Cup, and will hope to make his EFL debut in the coming weeks.

Evans & Co travel to Hereford on Saturday for a final tune-up for the League Two opener at Cheltenham on August 10.

The Exiles are sweating on influential midfielder Bryn Morris and last season’s top scorer Will Evans, who is also on the radar of suitors.

Morris hasn’t played since the win at Pontypridd on July 16 while the striker is yet to feature in pre-season.