Tottenham midfielder Tom Huddlestone has signed a new five-year deal at White Hart Lane.
The 21-year-old, who joined Spurs from Derby in 2005, has pledged his future to the north London club until 2013.
The England Under 21 international made 43 appearances for Juande Ramos' side in all competition last season, scoring four goals.
He was also caught the eye of Fabio Capello and was called up to the full England squad for the end of season internationals against the USA and Trinidad and Tobago.
Meanwhile, Spurs have also reached agreement with Perugia to sign Italian youth goalkeeper Mirko Ranieri.
The 16-year-old is expected to play in the club's academy team next season.
The club's sporting director Damien Comolli said: "Mirko is 6ft 2in and an excellent shot-stopper. His distribution and decision-making is improving all
the time.
"He is a highly-intelligent individual and another very good young goalkeeper
we have attracted to the club."
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One very good player who one day will captain england.Spurs have made the right choice by keeping him there till 2013.Did very well for my club derby county,I wish tom huddlestone and spurs fans good luck this season and i hope they break in to the top four.ALAN (DERBY FAN)
THANK GOD THE HUDD SIGNED, THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN A DREADFUL LOSS IF HED GONE, ONE OF THE BIGGEST AND BRIGHTEST TALENTS IN THIS COUNTRY GO ANYWHERE BUT THE LANE. YOU WATCH THIS BOY BREAK INTO THE FULL ENGLAND TEAM THIS SEASON AND WATCH HIS VALUE ROCKET.
SPURS TILL I DIE.
Good stuff, huddlestone has loadsa potential !!!
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