Leeds United have extended the loan of Reading keeper Alex McCarthy by a further month.

Under the deal, the 22-year-old will not be able to face his parent club at Elland Road on Saturday.

Andy Lonergan will return in goal for the match against Reading after being named on the bench at Vicarage Road following an injury lay-off.

“Alex is a fantastic young keeper. He’s done very well for us in his time here,” said Leeds boss Simon Grayson.

“We have a number of games coming up and, by keeping Alex, it enables us to have plenty of options in that area.”

The England under-21 international saved a late penalty to help United earn a point at Watford on Saturday.