A veteran English striker has been added to Toronto FC's roster.

Danny Dichio, a forward who joined Preston North End in July 2005, has played for Derby, West Brom, Sunderland, Millwall and QPR in England.

Danny Dichio, left, of Preston North End shields the ball from Matthew Kilgallon of Leeds United on May 5, 2006.
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The 32-year-old also had a stint in Italy with Sampdoria and Lecce.

"It's been something on my mind for a year or two now, that we go to America to live when I finish playing, or if I had the opportunity, to move out there before I finish playing and this has arisen," he said on the Preston official website.

"I went over there for a week about a month ago, and Toronto were one of the clubs that put an offer on the table for me. It's a very good contract that they've offered me for my family and me personally. With the [MLS] transfer window shutting on Sunday it had to be done rather quickly.

"It's a fresh opportunity and adventure for me and at this stage of my career, this is what I think I needed."

The six-foot-three-inch forward has five goals this season for Preston in the Football Championship, one tier below the Premier League.

With files from the Canadian Press