Gillingham first year professionals Charlie Howard and Tayler Thomas will both spend another month playing non-league football after extending their respective deals.

Thomas is currently plying his trade with Folkestone in the Ryman League, Division 1 South. He scored the only goal in the club’s 1-0 win over Walton Casuals on Saturday.

Midfielder Thomas, 18, has played six times for Invicta so far and has netted twice.

Fellow midfield man Charlie Howard, 19, will stay with Blue Square South side Thurrock for another month.

Thurrock are currently in a rich vein of form in the league with three straight wins without conceding a goal. Howard was recently on target in a 6-0 win over Basingstoke.