Crewe youngsters Alex Titchiner and Matt Tootle have signed professional contracts with the League Two club.

The 18-year-olds have been rewarded with one-year deals after coming through the club`s youth system.

Titchiner joined Alex as a 14-year-old and is a speedy attacking player.

Tootle has been at the club for six years and is capable of playing at full-back or in midfield.