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Will Smallbone pens new four-year contract at Southampton as academy graduate is rewarded for breakthrough campaign under Ralph Hasenhuttl

Southampton starlet Will Smallbone has signed a new four-year contract.

Midfielder Smallbone, 20, who has made his breakthrough this season, has followed manager Ralph Hasenhuttl and striker Shane Long in committing his future to the St Mary's club.

Like Hasenhuttl, Smallbone's new agreement will run until 2024.

Ireland international Smallbone is one of the latest highly-rated prospects to roll off the Southampton academy conveyor belt. He joined Southampton aged eight and grew up supporting the club.

He said: 'I've been at the club for a long time now, so to commit my long-term future, for another four years, is very special for me.