Norburn commits to Rovers

Norburn commits to Rovers

Published Jun. 24, 2013 3:16 p.m. ET

Blackburn midfielder David Dunn has signed a new one-year contract and will be staying with his first club until at least the summer of 2014.

The 33-year-old is a fans' favourite at Ewood Park, having graduated from the club's youth set-up before making his debut for the senior side as an 18-year-old in September 1998.

He has represented England at U18 and U20 level, and earned one senior cap when he came off the bench against Portugal in September 2002.

Dunn joined Birmingham ahead of the 2003/4 season but returned to Blackburn in January 2007 and remained a key figure last season, winning the Goal of the Season award for a late equaliser against local rivals Burnley.

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Blackburn manager Gary Bowyer is a big fan of Dunn's and is pleased he will be staying on.

"The quality and experience he brings is invaluable to us," said Bowyer. "We all know how much this club means to him."

The 20-year-old made 37 appearances during his first full season with the Pirates after making a permanent move from Leicester last summer.

"I am delighted," he told the club's official website. "I am glad to have signed another year and be back in training.

"We have to train hard and take all our hard work in to the season.

"I am happy here and I want to kick on with this club and hopefully do well next season. The gaffer has given me a chance and hopefully I can take it this season."

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