ACCRINGTON Stanley have confirmed the signing of Sunderland winger Billy Dennehy on loan.

The Black Cats' left-sided player impressed when he played in Stanley’s 2-0 win over Blackpool in the Lancashire Senior Cup on Tuesday.

Dennehy, 20, has been a Republic of Ireland Under 18 international who was snapped up by Mick McCarthy after impressing in a trial. He has played in the Black Cats second string and has squad No 34.

 He goes straight into the squad for Saturday's trip to high-flying Hereford.