Gilligan joined Northampton from Watford in 2005

Northampton Town midfielder Ryan Gilligan has become the latest player to agree a new contract at Sixfields.

The 23-year-old is set to sign and joins Dean Beckwith, Craig Hinton and Paul Rogers, in agreeing a new deal.

"It's pleasing because 11 goals from midfield is very good going, so we are glad to have him tied down," boss Ian Sampson told BBC Radio Northampton.

"He's improving as a player, he's a little bit more composed in a finishing position and he's getting better."

Meanwhile, Northampton have extended the loan spell of Middlesbrough goalkeeper Jason Steele until the end of the season.

The 19-year-old has conceded two goals in four matches for the Cobblers.

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