Source: Daily_Mail
Walker handed new Boro deal as he prepares to cover for stricken Digard
Middlesbrough [LNB]youngster Josh Walker has been rewarded for his elevation to Gareth Southgate's first-team squad and signed a new contract until 2011.[LNB]Staying power: Josh Walker (right) has signed a new deal at Middlesbrough[LNB] The Newcastle-born midfielder, who turned 20 last week, has made a handful of appearances for Boro this season and was a substitute in last night's FA Cup win over West Ham.[LNB]Walker, who has had loan spells with Bournemouth and Aberdeen, was one of the academy youngsters blooded by Steve McClaren three years ago and he has had to wait patiently for a run in the first team.[LNB]The England youth player, who can operate as a centre-back as well as his preferred position in central midfield, made his full Barclays Premier League debut against Sunderland last month and will have a crucial role to play for Boro following Didier Digard's injury, which has almost certainly ended the Frenchman's season.[LNB] Middlesbrough 2 West Ham 0: Downing delight as Boro march on to the last eight[LNB]Agony for Didier Digard as Middlesbrough midfielder is ruled out for 12 weeks[LNB]THAT WAS THE SPORTING WEEK: Disappearing Jose likes to wine, Spurs perfect the 'throw in a goal' move and Euro Cup kings Forest go from being as fit as fiddles to as fat as cellos[LNB]MIDDLESBROUGH FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET[LNB] [LNB]
