England full-back Mike Brown signs new long term deal with Harlequins

Harlequins full-back Mike Brown has signed a new long-term deal with the Aviva Premiership club.

Brown, 30, has made 248 appearances for Quins, scoring 79 tries since making his debut 10 years ago and has also won 43 caps for England.

"I am delighted to sign a new contract with Harlequins," Brown said. "I believe we have some exciting times ahead of us with the new guys coming into the Club this season and the young talent coming through from the Academy. 

"I feel we can compete at the highest level and push for silverware. Over the coming years I will be playing at my peak.

"I feel fit, strong and with the experience I have gained by playing international rugby, it will give me every opportunity to achieve the personal goals I have set for myself to win trophies for Quins, continue to play for England and hopefully be part of the 2017 Lions Tour."

Harlequins Director of Rugby, Conor O'Shea, added: "Mike is the epitome of what Harlequins stands for; he has come through our Academy and become one of the great full backs of world rugby. We are all delighted he wants to commit to his only club for what will be, in all likelihood, the remainder of his career"

Brown's new contract comes a day after his comments on the aftermath of England's World Cup exit , in which he claimed there "is no trust" in the squad following a series of high profile revelations.

Mike Brown and Harlequins take on Montpellier on Thursday night as the new European Rugby season kicks off live on Sky Sports.

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