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Craig Dawson signs new three-year West Brom deal

WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 25:  Craig Dawson of West Bromwich Albion celebrates scoring his sides first goal during the Premier League match between
Image: Craig Dawson has committed his future to West Brom

West Brom defender Craig Dawson has signed a new three-year deal with the Baggies until the summer of 2020.

Dawson's new deal comes at a time when he is playing a key role in the team's winning start to the season and he follows Hal Robson-Kanu as the second senior squad member to sign new terms.

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"I've always felt very settled here and I'm delighted to have reached this agreement," said the 27-year-old defender, who signed from Rochdale in 2010.

"It has been quite a journey so far but I still feel there is a lot more of the journey to come.

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"I've watched the club come through a challenging spell and like to feel I have played my part in helping us improve, step by step.

"I try to be consistent and play my part for the team.

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Image: West Brom have made a strong start to the new season

"But it never gets any easier at this level and as a footballer I know I've got to keep improving. That's my target every day and every game."

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Chairman John Williams said: "Craig has been incredibly consistent for us and thoroughly deserves his new contract.

"It is also good the club has been able to protect a player who is such an important asset to us.

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