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James Beadle has also spent time on loan with Sheffield Wednesday, Oxford and Crewe Birmingham City have signed England Under-21s goalkeeper James Beadle on a season-long loan from Premier League club Brighton. Beadle, 20, played in all six games at this summer's Uefa European Under-21 Championship in Slovakia as England retained the title they won in 2023. He becomes Blues' first signing since they won promotion back to the Championship at the first attempt, breaking records along the way as League One champions. Beadle has spent the past 18 months at Championship side Sheffield Wednesday, making 57 appearances across two separate loan spells with the Owls. "I want to take that next step up and play at the top end of the table, " he told the club website. , external "Now I've had experiences in the Championship, I really feel like this year I can kick on. " Birmingham City Transfers - July 2025 Alexander-Arnold pays back Real signing fee - and the 'new Raul' Djokovic overcomes physical issues to reach second round 'England face questions after bump back down to earth' Going inside real life couples therapy Investigating the rise of medical conspiracy theories A new comedy drama wrapped in a gripping family mystery Amazing young people across history 'England face questions after bump back down to earth' Faith amid the fury - how Lion king Itoje keeps his peace Sweltering Switzerland - how hot is Euro 2025 going to be? Is it conceivable that Mercedes could drop Russell for Verstappen? Al-Hilal 'climb Everest' - but 'worrying signs' for Man City Meet the only English manager at the Euros 'All kinds of wizardry! ' - best shots from day one of Wimbledon. Video'All kinds of wizardry! ' - best shots from day one of Wimbledon 'Fifa should consider playing World Cup final at 9am' 'I can't hear it' - Wimbledon's first day of electronic calling What are main questions facing England before Euros? A family affair as Poulter and son battle to qualify for Open Have we watched Messi's final game on global stage? Who will win Euro 2025? BBC pundits make their predictions. Video Who will win Euro 2025? BBC pundits make their predictions Verstappen, Russell and Mercedes - what factors are at play? The end of one of football's great full-back duos - where do they rank? The Commonwealth Games swimmer who might not see 40 The chase is on - why no team can feel safe against Stokes' England Why 'best-dressed officials' are missing from Wimbledon Which young players could light up Euro 2025? What do you remember about the 2013 Lions tour? Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.