Keith Curle says the loss of Alex Gilliead for Carlisle United's crucial Easter games could make him rethink future transfer policy.

The Blues manager is set to be without the winger for encounters against Yeovil and Bristol Rovers after Gilliead was called up by England Under-20s.

After today's clash with Wycome, Gilliead joins up with the international set-up next week ahead of Easter Sunday's game for England against Canada.

Curle questioned the sense in removing a key player from club duties at such a crucial stage of the season.

He said: "Players who get selected for the Under-20s, it's a fantastic achievement for them, but it's about their progression as individuals.

"If they're associated with clubs and are playing league football, there should be some leeway.

"Otherwise, when clubs are looking to take Under-20 and Under-21 players out of their parent clubs, international periods are going to have to be a factor."

United's manager, meanwhile, has invited two unnamed trialists back for further training after they impressed in Tuesday's reserve friendly against Barrow.

"Some others we might revisit in the summer," Curle added.

"Some trialists were contracted players and have already been told they're not likely to get contracts at their parent clubs, so have the opportunity to go out and play in trial games."

Curle has opened talks with owner John Nixon over contract extensions for his backroom staff.

The United manager also highlighted the importance of today's game being in partnership with anti-discrimination group Kick It Out.

Curle said: "I don't think there's any room whatsoever for any discrimination, not only in football but in society.

"For football to be used as a vehicle to drum that message home, in clubs, local communities and the wider national area, I think it's massive."