Popular midfielder Sam Belcher has returned to Rugby Town after a long spell out with injury.

The central midfielder played a pivotal part in Rugby's title challenge in 2012/13 before a serious injury against Burnham late in the season put Sam out of the title run in and since after requiring reconstructive knee surgery.

Sam Belcher last featured for Rugby in November 2013

The 24-year-old scored eight goals in 31 appearances for Rugby after joining from Bedworth United and before that he had a good spell with Hinckley United in the Conference North.

Belcher has had a long road to recovery and is now looking to return to full match fitness and feature for Valley again.