SUPER League Young Player of the Year nominee Morgan Knowles has agreed a new four-year contract with Saints which will see him wearing the red vee until the end of at least 2021.

The 20-year-old, who later today flies out with the Welsh World Cup squad, has been rewarded for a superb season that saw him consistently produce the goods in his role in the middle, missing just one game.

Knowles' consistency brought him a tally of 822 tackles, more than 1100 metres gained and three tries.

He said: “I’m really pleased to have extended my stay at the club. I’ve enjoyed every minute of my time here and I’m excited about the future.

“Saints is a prestigious club, with a deep history, and I am honoured to play for them.

“Although my thoughts are now with Wales and the World Cup, I am already looking forward to next season and the years beyond.

“We have a good group here, with great coaches, and a fantastic fan base. If we all pull together we can achieve our ambitions.

“Finally, I’d like to thank Justin and the coaches for their faith in me – including those in the Academy system - and also my family for all the support and time they have invested in me.”

His displays have not gone unnoticed.

Coach Justin Holbrook said: “Morgan has had an excellent year and his new contract is well deserved.

“Since I joined the club I have been impressed with his work rate, ability to adapt and total commitment to his game and teammates.

“His nomination for Young Player of the Year was recognition of these attributes and I am really looking forward to watching him continue to develop over the next four seasons.”

The former Barrow Island player Knowles joined the Saints academy as a youngster, travelling down from Cumbria to play and train at Blackbrook.

He made his senior debut in 2015 when he took to the field against York in the Challenge Cup.

Read a big interview with Morgan Knowles in this week's Star, online later this week.