FIVE Gillingham youth team players have been offered professional deals by the club.

Keeper Chris Kiely, defenders Danny Walder and Tom Wynter together with midfield pair Rory Hill and Tayler Thomas have all been given the chance of professional football.

Gillingham manager Mark Stimson said: “From watching their games I could see that these boys have got what it takes to make the step up.

“Their success is further proof of Gillingham’s flourishing youth system which is consistently bringing through players with excellent ability.

“We can now nurture their talent even further by taking them into the professional game.”