GRAYS Athletic have signed former professional striker Kiernan Hughes-Mason.

The 25-year-old, who has previously had spells at Leatherhead and Welling United, joins from Hastings United after helping them to a play-off finish in the Ryman South.

Hughes-Mason, who can also play on the wing, came through the youth ranks at Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal before signing for Millwall.

He made two appearances for the Lions first-team, one in League One and one in the Championship in the 2009-10 season.

The striker joins shortly after they welcomed back fellow forward Adeyinka Cole.