SOUTHEND United striker Lee Barnard has extended his loan spell at Stevenage for a further month.

The striker had been expected to return to Roots Hall when his initial month long loan expired this weekend.

But he will now be remaining at Broadhall Way for another four weeks.

However, Blues do now have the option of a call back should they need Barnard to return to Roots Hall.

Another striker also looking likely to leave Southend is Isaac Layne who is close to sealing a switch to a Conference South side.