Crawley have extended the loan of defender Tom Eastman from Colchester United for a further month.

Eastman's temporary spell at the Broadfield Stadium ended after last weekend's 1-0 victory against Northampton but will now be available for Saturday's home game against Shrewsbury.

Boss Steve Evans was keen to keep the 19-year-old after he helped Reds concede just one goal on their way to four consecutive victories.

However, Evans has decided not to extend the loan of left-back Scott Griffiths from Peterborough United following the return to fitness of Dean Howell.

Evans said: "We are delighted to have Tom with us for a further month. It's no coincidence that since we signed him we have kept three clean sheets.

"Scott has done a tremendous job in his time here and if the injury situation changes we may decide to work with Scott again."