KRYSTIAN Pearce wants to become a Notts County legend.

The 20-year-old defender, who has played in two European Championships and a World Cup as an England youth international, has signed a one-year deal.

And he is already intent on earning a long-term contract at Meadow Lane, achieving success and being a player the fans will remember.

There is a clause in his contract that he will be offered a new deal next summer if he plays a certain number of games this season.

Pearce expects stiff competition from the other centre-backs, Graeme Lee, Mike Edwards and Liam Chilvers, but still believes he can establish himself.

He said: "I'm very happy the deal has been done and my aim is to break into the team.

"Notts was always my first choice. There were lower league teams that wanted to sign me, and two League One clubs wanted me on trial.

"The ambition of the club matches mine. I'm happy to be at a club where I am wanted.

"I would have liked a longer contract but the club want to see me play regularly.

"If I break into the team and play a few games then they will offer me a new deal.

"I want to leave a mark here. It would be great to be a Notts legend."

Hungarian David Grof, 21, has also signed a one-year deal to become Notts' third-choice keeper, behind Rob Burch and Stuart Nelson.