Lennon strengthens Tottenham ties
Monday, January 8, 2007
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Tottenham Hotspur FC's England winger Aaron Lennon has signed a new five-and-a-half year contract, tying him to the White Hart Lane club until 2012.
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'Really settled'
Lennon, who has earned seven England caps since joining from Leeds United AFC in 2005, has become a key player at the Premiership club and has appeared four times in their run to the UEFA Cup Round of 32. The 19-year-old said: "I'm feeling really settled here at the club and I'm thoroughly enjoying my football. There is a terrific spirit in the squad and we have everything to play for this season."
Praise from Jol
Tottenham manager Martin Jol, whose team will face Feyenoord when the UEFA Cup resumes next month, added: "He is a great talent now and there is so much more still to come. He is a prime example of the exciting talent we are attracting to the club."