EASTLEIGH have made their second signing in as many days, bringing in defender Gavin Hoyte on a free transfer from manager Martin Allen's old club Barnet.

The 26-year-old, a full international for Trinidad & Tobago, joins the Spitfires on an 18-month contract.

Hoyte came through the ranks at Arsenal and made a handful of first- team appearances.

During his time with the Gunners he had loan spells at Watford, Brighton & Hove Albion, Lincoln City and AFC Wimbledon before signing for Dagenham & Redbridge in 2012.

In 2014 he joined Gillingham, leaving them after one full season to team up with Allen at Barnet.

Born in London, Hoyte represented England at U17, U18, U19 and U20 level. He is approaching 200 first-team appearances across England's top-four divisions.

The Spitfires' latest signing is the son of former British sprinter Wendy Hoyte and the younger brother of Justin Hoyte, who also played for Arsenal before moving on to Middlesbrough, Millwall and Dagenham & Redbridge.