Friday 4 August 2017 18:11, UK
Kevin Long has signed a new three-year deal at Burnley.
The Republic of Ireland defender, who is currently the club's longest serving player, had only one year left on his previous contract.
Long began his career at Cork City before joining Burnley in 2009 and has since spent time on loan at Accrington, Rochdale, Portsmouth, Barnsley and Milton Keynes Dons.
"I am delighted. It's been going on for quite a while now so it's nice to get it signed and look forward to the next three years," the 26-year-old, who has featured 31 times for Burnley, told the club's website.
"It caps what's been a fabulous few months for me. Coming into the team at the end of last season was great and them to make my international debut for Ireland over the summer was a dream.
"Here at Burnley, we've secured another season in the Premier League, so this is a club going in the right direction and it's a pleasure to be a part of that.
"I've been here a long time and probably haven't played as much as I'd have liked, so hopefully in the next three years I can play a lot more and go from strength to strength."
Long made his international debut in June, playing the entire 90 minutes as Ireland defeated Uruguay 3-1 at the Aviva Stadium.
