James Caton

James Alan Kenneth Caton (born 4 January 1994) is an English footballer who can operate as a winger or striker for Lincoln City, on loan from Shrewsbury Town.

Early life and career

Caton was born in Widnes, where he attended Wade Deacon High School. As well as football, he played rugby league at school, and was a member of his Year 7 team that reached the Champion Schools final at Twickenham, where he scored a full length try in the win in 2005. Caton played football for boys' team Widnes Wolves before joining Bolton Wanderers as a nine-year-old schoolboy. He was apart of the England U16s setup that won the Victory shield & turned professional with Bolton in 2010, but was released in the summer of 2012. After a trial with Derby County, Caton scored against Everton in Keith Southern's testimonial match as part of a successful trial with Blackpool.

Club career

Blackpool

Caton signed a two-year contract with Football League Championship club Blackpool, with the option of a third year, in August 2012. Caton stated his move to Blackpool was motivated with the club's playing style.