Tranmere Rovers defender Luke Waterfall has joined Altrincham Town on a one month loan deal.

The 18-year old, who signed his first professional contract this summer after joining from Barnsley, has made two appearances this season, coming on as a substitute in the Carling Cup at Grimsby Town and starting in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy against Accrington Stanley.

Manager Ronnie Moore said: "Luke is a talented young defender who needs to be playing games.

"He'll get some great experience at Altrincham, will benefit from his time there and hopefully come back to push for a place in the team here."