Midfielder Ashley Carew has returned to Ebbsfleet United and goes straight into the squad to face Alfreton Town at Stonebridge Road on Saturday.

Carew, 26, was a key figure in the Fleet?s promotion from the Blue Square Bet South in 2010-11 but left Stonebridge Road for Cambridge United before the Fleet took their place in the Premier Division. The former Gillingham, Barnet and Bromley player moved on to Carshalton but left the Robins earlier this month.

?I am delighted that Ashley is back with us,? said Fleet manager Liam Daish. ?He did a great job when we got promoted and we will benefit from his creativity in midfield. He was keen to re-join us and his arrival, along with that of Louie Soares, has added a buzz around the place.?

In his first spell, in 2010-11, Carew played 41 (+8) games and scored 15 goals.