Four of Gillingham’s youth team players have signed for Ryman League sides.

Josh Hare and Jake Hessenthaler have joined Whitstable while Jack Parter and Bradley Dack have signed for Ramsgate.

All four second year scholars have joined on work experience.

Hare plays in central defence while Hessenthaler, son of first team manager Andy, will be competing for a midfield berth.

Dack (pictured), an attacking midfielder, is the youth team captain and leading scorer while Parter is a full-back.

Whitstable are at home to Godalming on Saturday and Ramsgate welcome Dulwich Hamlet.