Brian O'Callaghan who was playing for Ronnie Glavin's Worksop Town is having an extended trial with Crewe after impressing boss Dario Gradi.
O'Callaghan on trial at Crewe
He said: "He has looked good in training and certainly isn't fazed by anything,"
"He also has a very good presence out on the pitch.
"He also has a very good presence out on the pitch.
"His fitness isn't quite right, although he has been playing for non-league Worksop Town, and we need to get him into better shape. We'll keep him here for the next month and he could play if we needed him to."