Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish is delighted seeing Jay Spearing pen a new contract extension.
Dalglish admits he's been delighted with Spearing's progression since he returned to the Anfield helm in January.
He told liverpoolfc.tv: "It is great news for us, great for wee Jay and for everybody concerned. It's just reward for the performances he's put in and he thoroughly deserves what he's got.
"He has started the last few games for us, so that is progress in itself as he was never one of the starting XI unless there were injuries or suspensions. But he's in there now and he's in there on merit.
"I think that's progress.
"He's certainly reached a higher level than he has done before. We're delighted with what he's done and he's a great asset for us to have."
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