Tommy Makinson signs new deal
Tommy Makinson signs new deal

Tommy Makinson signs a new contract with St Helens


St Helens winger Tommy Makinson has signed a new contract that will keep him at the club until the end of 2021.

The 25-year-old academy product has scored 600 points with 96 tries and 108 goals for Saints since making his debut in 2011.

St Helens coach Justin Holbrook said: "Tommy is an integral member of the squad and is a real go-to player in our system.

"He is professional, hard-working and not afraid to do what is best for the team. His leadership both on and off the field is important too - and he sets a good example to those youngsters in our side."

Makinson, who is in England coach Wayne Bennett's 27-strong elite training squad preparing for the World Cup, said: "Signing a new deal with the club was a simple decision to make.

"I'm really happy here and excited about the future under Justin Holbrook and the coaching team. We have a squad that is capable of challenging on all fronts and I am looking forward to being part of that.

"I know I'm not the finished article. I want to continue to improve and push for international honours.

"I've had a taste with being around the England ETS squad this year, but I know if I continue to work hard for the Saints then I put myself in with a good chance of realising that ambition."

St Helens have also announced a new three-year contract for prop Luke Thompson.

Another academy product, Thompson, 22, has been at the club since the age of 11 and was a member of the team that won the 2014 Grand Final.

Holbrook said: "Luke is a hard-working young prop who already has a wealth of experience under his belt.

"He is keen to learn and I am looking forward to watching him continue his development over the coming seasons."

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