Burke extends Bantams loan

Reece Burke's loan has been extended until the end of the season
Highly rated defender Reece Burke has extended his loan spell at League One side Bradford City until the end of the season.

The 19-year-old U20 England international has excelled since joining the West Yorkshire side, making a total of 18 appearances so far, scoring once.

His impressive displays culminated in his nomination for the Sky Bet League One player of the month award for October 2015.

After 23 games, the Bantams are 13th with 34 points, just six points off the Play Off places.

Burke is one of the most promising players to come through the Hammers’ Academy of Football in recent years.

So far, the 2014/15 Young Hammer of the Year has made ten first team appearances in all competitions.