FA Cup hero goalkeeper Luke Steele has rejoined Barnsley on loan and will be eligible to play in the Cup semi-final at Wembley next month.

Barnsley took Steele from fellow semi-finalists West Brom on an emergency loan after regular 'keeper Heinz Muller suffered serious injury.

He impressed between the posts as the Tykes defeated Liverpool at Anfield then Chelsea at their Oakwell home, but there had been fears over his participation in the last-four clash against Cardiff.

"Everything's sorted out and I'll be up there tonight, training tomorrow and looking forward to the game on Saturday against Sheffield United," he told Sky.

"I am still going to be on loan until the end of the season, but will sign permanently in the summer.

"I sort of knew it would be resolved one way or another. Everyone was playing little games - you know what chairmen are like.

"It was something to do with money, but not on my part - I want to play league games and in the semi-final. I told them to sort it out and it has been.

"I'm delighted. I never lost faith and now it's happened I can't wait."

Steele expressed his happiness that he will now have the opportunity to settle in South Yorkshire.

"It means everything to me," he said. "I've not had the best time at West Brom so far - I have only played in two games this season.

"Nobody likes to be on the bench: I want to be at a club and settled and play every week.

"Barnsley gave me the chance and I think I've played well. I want to settle in the town and do my best for Barnsley."

The Reds face Cardiff in London on April 6, but are only three points ahead of regional rivals Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship relegation zone.

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