Westwood not guaranteed starting spot at Wednesday

New Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Keiren Westwood will face competition for the number one spot at the club after it was confirmed that current ’keeper Chris Kirkland has signed a new contract.

BREAKING: Owls re-sign Chris Kirkland on one-year contract #swfc #swfcpreseason pic.twitter.com/L37EByrb9T

— Sheffield Wednesday (@swfc) July 8, 2014

Republic of Ireland international Westwood signed a two-year deal at the Yorkshire club yesterday after a stint at Sunderland - where he made just 19 appearances in three seasons.