Monday 17 March 2008, 21:27
by Matthew Gamble @efc_mattgamble
Jack Rodwell has signed a professional deal with Everton.
The defender made his Premier League debut at Sunderland earlier this month and put pen to paper on a two-year deal just days after his 17th birthday.
The length of the deal is the maximum permitted for a player of his age.
The Birkdale-born youngster has been enjoying his time with the first team squad and is hoping to be further involved this season.
Rodwell told evertonfc.com: "I'm really pleased to get it signed, I have just been waiting for my 17th birthday.
"It was a really good week, making my debut then signing the contract - and there was my birthday as well!
"It's been good being around the first team recently, they are all top quality players and it's great to be involved."
With the contract signed, Jack is keen to carry on his progress over the coming months.
He added: "I just want to stay around (the first team) as much as I can and play if I am needed.
"Then hopefully I'll have a good pre-season and go from there next season."
To see the only exclusive TV interview with Rodwell following his Premier League debut, visit evertonTV now.
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ian delaney
Great! More players through our ranks, and the FA keep going on about grass routes, we've got them, so should other clubs!
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Wednesday 19th Mar 2008 11:01
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Dave Ryding
Good luck Jack. I admit that I av only seen a few minutes of you against Alkmaar but from wot i've been hearing your gunna be a great playa and future England international. Keep workin hard!!!
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Wednesday 19th Mar 2008 10:19
Agree with Dave?
Russell Madden
congrats to you and your new deal
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Wednesday 19th Mar 2008 01:01
Agree with Russell?
Frank Wilson
Why not recall Jutkiewicz at this time of striking crisis. Start to put some faith in these young lads. Better than playing Lescott as a striker.
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Tuesday 18th Mar 2008 22:24
Agree with Frank?
Porter Richard
welcome to everton Jack I do hope you are a commited Evertonion that believes in staying with the club as long as possible "Once A blue always a blue" all THE BEST TO GET A CHANCE IN THE 1ST TEAM.
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Tuesday 18th Mar 2008 22:19
Agree with Porter?
steven woods
iv known about this kid for years and i can tell all everton fans to keep your eyes on him coz he is the best player in his position for his age in europe thats why the top clubs in england tried to get him off everton so did barcelona but he wanted to sign for everton the club he supports.
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Tuesday 18th Mar 2008 20:16
Agree with steven?
John Mclean
Great News!
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Tuesday 18th Mar 2008 18:28
Agree with John?
Mick Egan
Best of luck Jack, hope to see ya playing soon and for many years to come in the royal blue of Everton. COYB!!
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Tuesday 18th Mar 2008 15:06
Agree with Mick?
colin dell
heard good things about you hope you progress the way they think you will ,looking forward to watching you play n.i.s.o.
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Tuesday 18th Mar 2008 13:22
Agree with colin?
martin nolan
welcome on board jack lad i ope ya enjoy ya footy and lets ope u can a goodison regular in seasons to come
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Tuesday 18th Mar 2008 11:37
Agree with martin?