United goalkeeper Shane Higgs can't wait to end almost five months of frustration by returning to action on Wednesday night.

The former Cheltenham goalkeeper has made just one appearance since September due to a recurring thigh injury, but he is set to feature in the reserves against Lincoln City at Elland Road.

"It's been a frustrating time for me," said Shane. "I came in during the summer, I started season and thought I played well.

"I came so close to coming back and then it went again, and this can't come quick enough for me now.

"I just want play 90 minutes again. I'd played in a friendly game a while ago - half-hour each way - and felt great after the first half but 15 minutes into the second half I could feel it again and I'd torn it again.

"It's been a roller-coaster of emotions. I've had a couple of sore times, but overall it's feeling good.

"If I come though there's 10 games to go. I spent a long time on the bench when I started at Cheltenham and you want to play.

"Watching games for me is difficult for me because I think mentally it puts you on the wrong route.

"Hopefully now, it's taken a bit more time, I should be okay."

You can see the reserves live on LUTV...