Crewe have signed Bristol Rovers goalkeeper Steve Phillips on a two-month loan deal, with a view to a permanent move in January.

Phillips, whose two-month loan spell at Shrewsbury ended at the weekend, is one of few players to have played for both Bristol clubs, having started his career with City before moving to the Memorial Stadium in 2006.

He has made over 400 league appearances and helped Rovers win promotion to League One via the playoffs in 2007.