Aston Villa youth products Triston Rowe and Jamaldeen Jimoh have both signed their first professional contracts.

Rowe, a defender who can play at center back and right back, impressed for the U18s and U21s so far this term.

Jimoh is a midfielder who joined the club from West Brom in the summer and has played for England at youth level.

Villa's Academy Manager, Mark Harrison, told club media: 'We are delighted to see Triston and Jamal sign their first professional contracts which is recognition for their development so far and their potential.

“Triston captained our Under-16s last season to winning the Under-16 Premier League National Tournament and has been a regular in our Under-21s this season with him recently representing England at Under-18 level.

“Jamal joined us in the summer and has recently put in some impressive performances in our Under-18s scoring four goals in his last three games. We look forward to seeing how both of them develop over the next few years."