HIBERNIAN have signed Wales international Neal Eardley on a short-term deal after he impressed during a trial period.

The right-back was released by Birmingham City in the summer and has penned a deal at Easter Road until January.

Eardley, who has 16 caps for Wales, made eight appearances for the Championship club last season before his departure.

The 28-year-old featured in Hibs' last two development team matches, scoring against Rangers on Tuesday, and will wear the number 26 jersey.