Goalkeeper Shane Higgs will be allowed to leave Leeds United this summer.

The 33-year-old's contract expires in June, and boss Simon Grayson has confirmed he is free to find another club.

Shane joined United in the summer of 2009 to provide competition for Casper Ankergren and he has made 29 appearances during his two-year stay at Elland Road.

The former Cheltenham goalkeeper played a key part in the club's promotion from League One, despite suffering an injury which sidelined him for the middle chunk of the season.

This season, Shane has made just seven appearances and his last start came in the 2-1 defeat at Ipswich Town back in October when he was forced into leaving the field early due to injury.

Grayson said: "I'd like to thank Shane for all his efforts while he has been here. He did well for us last season and has provided good competition for us this season. Shane is at an age where he needs to be playing regularly and we can't offer him regular football.

"We wish Shane all the best for the future."