OXFORD United are poised to strengthen their midfield options by signing former Everton trainee John Lundstram.

The 21-year-old was released from Goodison Park this summer without making a senior appearance and is due at United this morning for a medical.

Lundstram, who has represented England at every level between Under 17 and Under 20, has accumulated 68 senior appearances, scoring twice, in a succession of loan spells during the last three years.

Last season he played in the Sky Bet Championship for Blackpool, before spells in League One with Leyton Orient and Scunthorpe United.

Lundstram has been linked with Crewe Alexandra and Wigan Athletic this summer.