Owen Farrell signs contract extension with Premiership club Saracens

England fly-half Owen Farrell has signed a new long term deal with Aviva Premiership Saracens.

The fly-half has been at the north London club since 2008, making his first team debut just 11 days after celebrating his 17th birthday.

Now 23, the Wigan-born back has clocked up more than 100 appearances for Sarries and has become one of the leading players in the country.

He made his international debut for England in 2012 and was a member of the British and Irish Lions squad which travelled to Australia two years ago when he made an appearance off the bench during the Third Test win in Sydney.

He has earned 29 caps but missed the recent Six Nations Championship due to a knee injury. He returned to action in last Saturday's European Champions Cup semi-final clash against Clermont Auvergne. 

Farrell said: "I'm chuffed. I have loved every minute that I've had at Saracens.

"I owe a lot to this club, in terms of how I have improved as a player and how I've done in my career. Hopefully, I've given as much to the club in return.

"I am really looking forward to ripping into the rest of the season and the years ahead."

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall added: "Owen is one of the leading players in Europe, if not the world, so for him to commit his long-term future to the club is fantastic news.

"He is another player who has progressed through the ranks at Saracens to become a key player for club and country.

"He is a Saracen through and through, and his hunger and drive to keep on improving is exceptional.

"The whole club is looking forward to seeing him at Allianz Park over the coming years."