Burnley have brought in ex-Sheffield United defender John Egan on a deal until the end of the season.

Egan was a free agent having been released by the Blades in the summer following their relegation from the Premier League.

The 31-year-old Republic of Ireland centre-half spent six seasons at Bramall Lane, making 208 league appearances.

But he has not played since 30 September last year, having suffered a season-ending Achilles injury in a match at West Ham United.

“The manager, staff and the players all want to be successful. I want to come in and add to that,” he told the club’s website.

“I want to bring my experience and my ability into the group to help drive the group on.”

Egan, who has 36 international caps, joined Sheffield United in 2018 from Brentford and twice won promotion to the Premier League in his time there.

He also became captain after the departure of Billy Sharp.

Now he will attempt to help Burnley bounce back to the Premier League at the first time of asking.

“I’ve been here a few weeks now; I’ve got to know the lads and really enjoyed working with them and the manager [Scott Parker],” he said.

“I’ve had some really good conversations with him. It’s been an incredible environment to come into. I’m delighted to be a Burnley player now and I’m looking forward to the future.”