By Stephen Ware
South Wales Evening Post

Swansea City defender Dennis Lawrence declared: "I'm not here to have a holiday," after completing a loan move to Crewe Alexandra until the end of December.

The Trinidad & Tobago international has found opportunities limited at the Liberty Stadium with Garry Monk and Ashley Williams the preferred centre-back pairing.

Lawrence, 34, has made just one appearance for Swansea this season, in the Carling Cup win over Brentford.

"This is a massive opportunity for me to get some games and to help Crewe Alexandra get results that the team deserves," he said.

"Hopefully I can build a platform while I am here too.

"I have a lot of ambition and hunger to do well so I will go out there in every game and give it 110 per cent. I'm not here to have a holiday, I am here to do well for myself and for the team."

Lawrence's short switch to Gresty Road could yet turn into a longer stay with competition for a place in the heart of Swansea's defence fierce.

Albert Serran is also trying to dislodge Williams and Monk, as is versatile defender Alan Tate.

Crewe are currently fourth from bottom in League One after a poor start to the season that has seen them lose five of their eight league games.

"I know Crewe are a much better team than what the table shows," said Lawrence, who knows keeper Clayton Ince from international duty.

"I have seen a few of the boys this morning and they are all ready to go and willing to learn so it is going to be a great experience for us all."

Crewe first-team coach Steve Holland added: "Dennis has over 60 caps for his country, so we are delighted that he has decided to join us until January.

"He'll bring in some experience and give us leadership qualities at the back."

Swansea's home fourth round Carling Cup tie with Watford will take place on Tuesday, November 11 (7.45pm). Ticket details have yet to be released.