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"It was initially intended to be mainly a favour to Anthony, to allow him to get into shape for the new season," said Dearden.
"He asked if he could train with us and I didn't have a problem with that. He has done before and it hasn't been a problem.
"But I have been impressed with what I have seen of him up to now."
And Dearden says that even if Notts are not able to offer him a contract, he will have the chance to put himself in the shop window.
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"He will play in at least one of the two friendly matches we have next week, we will give him a chance to show what he can do.
"To be honest, we are a little short of numbers, so he is probably doing us a favour too, having him around will give us a vital extra body.
"And he will have the chance to put himself in the shop window."
Money would be a stumbling block were the Magpies to pursue a deal - though Dearden says that may not be the only problem gained from signing Anthony.
"We would have to discuss finances with the administrators if we did want to offer him a deal," he said.
"But we are a long way away from that at the moment - we will wait and see what happens.