Posted 5th January 2013 at 03:47 am
Liverpool-born Higgins was picked up by Blues in August 2012 as non-contract player after being released by Everton at the age of 18.
He is predominantly a right-back but can also play in midfield if required
His solid performances during the 2012/13 campaign with the Blues development squad, saw him rewarded with a 12-month professional contract, plus a 12-month option in the summer of 2013.