Jordan Pickford extends contract with Sunderland through 2020

England Under-21 standout shot-stopper Jordan Pickford has extended his contract with Sunderland.

The deal will see the 21-year-old stay at the Stadium of Light until 2020, while the financial terms haven't been disclosed.

Pickford, who's made one league start for the Black Cats on the heels of former first-choice netminder Costel Pantilimon's sale to Watford, rejoined the club in December following a successful loan spell with Preston North End where he made 24 appearances.

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"Jordan is an exceptional talent who has already demonstrated that he is comfortable playing at the highest level," Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce said in a statement on the club's website. "At the tender age of just 21, which is still very young in goalkeeping terms, there is still a lot more potential for development which is really exciting for us."

Pickford signed with Sunderland in 2002 when he was 8 years old, and has since enjoyed loan moves with Preston and five other clubs.

"It's always great to see a local lad progress through the Academy ranks especially for our fans, and I am certain that Jordan has a very bright future ahead of him here at Sunderland."