Derby County Academy midfielder Harry Hawkins has joined Alfreton Town on a short-term loan.

The 19-year-old is set to spend the next month with Jake Buxton's National League North side.

Hawkins, who can operate in midfield and at full-back, will now gain additional senior experience following his spell with Bedford Town in the same division earlier this season, and a successful promotion-winning stint with AFC Telford United last term.

He also spent time with John Eustace's Men's First Team squad during the summer, scoring a stoppage time equaliser in Derby's pre-season opener at Matlock Town in July.

The Rams' 2021/22 Academy Player of the Season, Hawkins has featured in the senior matchday squad for two EFL Trophy fixtures in recent years, while appearing regularly for the Under-21s and Under-18s.