The 20-year-old will link up with Dave Frecklington's side until October 12 initially after struggling for game time during the opening weeks of the National League North campaign.

Reflecting on Clare's temporary departure, United boss Craig Elliott said: "Tom still has a major part to play at this club and he will only get better.

"It's quite obvious in the last few seasons that he's not had many 90 minutes of football.

"I want him to go away and play five or six back-to-back games to get fit and confident so when he comes back to play for us, he's ready to kick on and deliver."