Burnley, who entertain Leeds United a week today, have snapped up ex-England star Jonjo Shelvey on a short-term contract until the end of the season. The 32-year-old midfielder, owner of six England caps earned from 2012 to 2015, now bolsters the Clarets after parting ways with Turkish outfit Eyupspor.

Shelvey expressed his delight on the club's official website, saying: "It feels amazing to get it done," He confessed, "It’s been quite a long process, but it’s all done now and I’m excited for it."

Reflecting on his new club, he remarked: "I like the club as a whole, every time I have played against Burnley at Turf Moor it’s been tough."

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Now within the Burnley ranks, Shelvey is eager to contribute. He said: "But I’m part of this team now and my aim is to do my best to help this club get back into the Premier League, where it belongs."

The seasoned player, boasting over 450 professional games since debuting for Charlton at 16, claims past experience with Liverpool, Swansea, Newcastle and Nottingham Forest, followed by a stint in Turkey with Caykur Rizespor and Eyupspor.

He is Burnley's third signing of the January transfer window, following on from veteran forward Ashley Barnes and defender Oliver Sonne. Shelvey joins Scott Parker's outfit who are currently riding high in third in Championship, with their sights set on a clash at Plymouth Argyle on Wednesday evening.

With 19 matches remaining, the Clarets trail table-topping United by three points.