The 24-year-old is now the only member of the Burton squad to have played every minute of every game so far this season.
‘Ryan has been great for us this season,’ said the Albion boss.
‘He has got a lot of great attributes. He is a big, strong lad, he’s got a bit of pace and he can ping a pass 40 or 50 yards. At the moment, he is undroppable.
Austin joind the Brewers from Crewe Alexandra in 2004, initially on loan.
