Crewe sign Brentford defender Stephenson on loan

Josh Stephenson (centre) was named in Brentford's first-team squad five times last season [Reuters]Crewe Alexandra have signed left-back Josh Stephenson on loan from Premier League Brentford until January 2027.The former Millwall academy graduate, 20, was promoted to the Bees' first-team squad this summer with the offer of a new contract until 2028 and will now develop his senior experience at the Mornflake Stadium.Stephenson, who can also play at centre-back, was named 'Player of the Year' in B