Newcastle United have secure fullback Shane Ferguson to a new contract.

The defender made his breakthrough this past season in the absence of the injured Jose Enrique.

Toon boss Alan Pardew has high hopes for Ferguson and has rewarded him for this progress.

The Daily Mail says the Northern Ireland defender has signed a five-year contract.

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