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CONFIRMED: James Tomkins commits long-term future at West Ham
JAMES TOMKINS has signed a new long-term deal at West Ham, keeping him at the club until 2020.
James Tomkins agrees new four-and-a-half year deal at West Ham
The 25-year-old - a graduate of West Ham's famed academy - has already made more than 150 appearances for the club.
The former England Under-21 defender made his Hammers debut as an 18-year-old in 2008 and has been in the first-team fold at Upton Park ever since.
Tomkins said on the deal: "I think it's brilliant that the club has shown faith in me and offered me this deal and I'm delighted to sign it.
NEWS: The Club are delighted to announce that James Tomkins has signed a new contract until summer 2020 http://t.co/4AwLBfxrVd #Tonks (1/3)
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I think it's brilliant that the club has offered me this deal and I'm delighted to sign it
"I've been here since I was seven and this is a long-term deal which is going to take me up until I'm in my thirties, so it's nice to commit my future here.
"It's been a good season, but it's still got a little way to go yet and the job is not done. We've had a good year so far and we want to continue it.
"I feel like my performances have come along a lot this year and I am just enjoying playing really."