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Thursday 26 April 2012 12:31, UK
Image:Ryan Edwards: Young defender has agreed his first pro deal with Blackburn
Sky Sports understands Blackburn youngster Ryan Edwards has agreed a professional contract at Ewood Park.
Edwards earns two-year contract at Ewood Park
Sky Sports understands Blackburn youngster Ryan Edwards has agreed a professional contract at Ewood Park.
Edwards has been a stand-out performer for Rovers in their march to the final of the FA Youth Cup.
The 18-year-old has impressed in central defence alongside Jack O'Connell and his performances have not gone unnoticed with rival Premier League clubs keeping tabs on his situation.
Edwards is highly-regarded within the corridors of power at Ewood Park and club owners Venky's have been keen to secure the teenager's future rather than risk losing him.
The accomplised defender has now agreed a two-year deal at Blackburn and he is expected to be pushing for a place in the first-team next season.
