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Dan Ballard: Blackpool extend loan for Arsenal's Northern Ireland defender

Arsenal defender Dan Ballard has extended his loan with League One Blackpool until the end of the season.

The 21-year-old five-times capped Northern Ireland international originally agreed a deal until 31 January when he arrived in October, a month into the 2020-21 season.

But he has now opted to see out the campaign with the Seasiders.

"I've felt comfortable from the first minute I arrived," he said. "This is the best place for me to be playing.

Blackpool boss Neil Critchley added: "Daniel plays like a leader, with real character and personality on the pitch.