BEN JEFFORD has been told he can leave Forest Green.

The former Welling left-back has dropped down the pecking order following the signing of Dan Wishart and with Marcus Kelly able to deputise in that position, Jefford’s opportunities are limited.

He was left out of the squad on Saturday, but is set to play in a friendly against Scott Bartlett’s Weston-super-Mare on Tuesday night.

Boss Mark Cooper said: “Ben is under no pressure to leave, but his name has been circulated to all National League clubs, and I will do all I can to help him find another club.”