COLCHESTER United goalkeeper Ted Collins has joined Potters Bar Town on a month's loan.

The 19-year-old has joined the Pitching In Isthmian Premier side on a month-long youth loan, as he bids to gain more first-team experience.

Collins made his senior debut for Colchester in their eventful 1-1 draw with Swindon Town, last January.

The 6ft 3in shot-stopper came on in the 74th minute of the League Two clash, following Shamal George's red card for violent conduct.

Collins was part of a U's side that found themselves down to nine men, following Luke Chambers' red card for denying a goalscoring opportunity.

The U's academy product produced a brave performance, including playing his part in the lead-up to Emyr Huws' dramatic stoppage-time equaliser.

Collins grew up in Wivenhoe and was a pupil at Broomgrove School, before attending the Colne College in Brightlingsea.

He joined the Colchester Academy at the age of ten, having played locally for Wivenhoe Youth.

Having earned himself a scholarship with the U’s as he progressed from the under-16s, he was in competition with Callum Coulter for the under-18 keeper’s spot.

Collins then played numerous good games for the under-23s over recent years and during that time, has also had loan spells at Maldon and Tiptree and Holland FC.

He has been involved in the first-team set-up at Colchester during pre-season under Wayne Brown.

Collins was on the bench for their games against Northampton Town, Carlisle United, Ipswich Town and Bradford City, this season.