James Tomkins signs new long-term contract with West Ham

West Ham defender James Tomkins has signed a new contract that will keep him with the Hammers until 2020.

The 25-year-old, who suffered a broken nose in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Manchester United, is a graduate of the West Ham academy and made his debut as an 18-year-old in 2008 after a short loan spell at Derby.

"I think it's brilliant that the club has shown faith in me and offered me this deal and I'm delighted to sign it," said former England U21 international Tomkins, who has now made 205 appearances for the club.

"I've been here since I was seven and this is a long-term deal which is going to take me up until I'm in my thirties, so it's nice to commit my future here.

"It's been a good season, but it's still got a little way to go yet and the job is not done. We've had a good year so far and we want to continue it. I feel like my performances have come along a lot this year and I am just enjoying playing really."

The deal means Tomkins will remain at the club well beyond their move to the Olympic Stadium - something the Basildon-born centre-back is relishing.

"Being a West Ham fan, I want to spend my future here as it is exciting times with the Olympic Stadium move coming up in 2016," he said.

"The club is going in the direction I wanted it to go and I want to be involved in. It's exciting all-round, for the club and for me.

"It's a good time and this year has been a great step forward. Now we just need to see it out.

"I look back at all the times I've been in the team, from when I made my debut at 18 years old, and this is as well as we've done."