MICHAEL Appleton is keen to extend Jordan Evans's loan after the youngster made a hugely impressive full debut.

The 20-year-old had no experience of senior football before joining from Fulham last month, but scored a stunning 35-yard goal against Yeovil Town in Tuesday's Johnstone's Paint Trophy tie.

It set the U's on the way to a 3-2 win which sent them into the area final next month.

Evans will be available to play in the first leg at The Den in the week starting January 11, but as it stands the left back will have departed before the second game in the first week of February.

Appleton has been delighted with the youngster's impact so far and admitted he would jump at the chance if an extension was possible to provide competition for Joe Skarz.

The U's head coach said: "Absolutely, we’re a little bit short in that area and we have been for a long time.

"Joe has been ever-present for us and is seven out of ten every week, but he does need pushing at times, as everyone does to keep performance levels high.

"If we get the opportunity then it’s something we’d look to do.

"I think Jordan is in a good place and is enjoying himself, he likes the club and we’ll see where we get to.

"It was a fantastic strike, he’s more than capable of doing that on a regular basis.

"He’s got great set piece delivery, he’s got a wand of a left foot and will be delighted with his full debut."

Evans is not looking beyond United's Sky Bet League Two game at home to Carlisle United on Saturday, when he is hoping a strong midweek display will push claims for a run in the side.

He said: "It’s up to the manager to decide, but obviously I want to play as well as I can to try and get more game time.

"Hopefully I start a few games in the league, I think I did myself justice."

Meanwhile, the U's could find out today if their Emirates FA Cup third round tie with Swansea City has been selected for live television coverage.

If chosen, United would receive £144,000.