SOUTHEND United's Louie Arrowsmith is to spend the rest of the season on loan at Heybridge Swifts.

The 19-year-old left back has been with Swifts -who are managed by ex Blues boss Steve Tilson - since the start of October.

But that spell has now been extended until the end of the campaign.

Arrowsmith has made 19 appearances for Swifts so far this season and helped them go third in the Isthmian North table with a 1-0 win at Great Wakering Rovers this afternoon.

Arrowsmith, who has yet to make a first team appearance for Blues, also spent time on loan with Wakering last season.