The 25-year-old left-sided player, once on the books of Leeds United alongside Harry Kewell and Mark Viduka, has penned a two-year deal with Paul Simpson's side following his departure from Prenton Park.

Simpson told the club's official website: "I'm delighted to have got Shane to come to the club.

"He's a player whose career I've followed since I got into management and I think he is a quality footballer.

"He's at a good age in his mid 20's, is a fit lad, a good athlete, he's a left sided player and my thoughts are he's a left sided centre-half but he is equally comfortable at left-back or left midfield.

"When you can get a lefty who can play in a number of positions they are worth their weight in gold."

Sydney-born Sherriff had previously been linked with John Kosmina's Sydney FC.