London  - Bolton Wanderers completed the free-transfer signing of midfielder Sean Davis from Portsmouth on Wednesday.

"We are delighted to have signed such an experienced Premier League footballer," Bolton manager Gary Megson told the club website.

"Sean made 40 appearances last season for Portsmouth and he will strengthen our midfield.

"We wanted to bring him to the Reebok Stadium in January but our bid of 3.5million pounds (5.7million dollars) was turned down by Portsmouth, who didn't want him to leave."

The 29 year old played 12 times for the England Under-21 side.(dpa)