Varndell pens new Tigers contract

Varndell scored two tries against Newcastle last week (Getty Images)

England winger Tom Varndell has become the latest player to commit his future to Leicester Tigers.

George Chuter, Martin Castrogiovanni, Marcos Ayerza and former England skipper Martin Corry have all signed new deals in recent weeks.

And 22-year-old Varndell, the leading try-scorer in the Premiership with 15, was delighted to be following suit.

"It's one of the best clubs in the country, if not Europe. It's an amazing club to be a part of," he said.

"There are so many quality players here. I've grown up with guys like Tom Croft and Jordan Crane and I'm looking forward to progressing.

He is potentially one of the best players in his position in the country Leicester coach Marcelo Loffreda

"This is a club that prides itself on being in finals and winning trophies and we're looking forward to doing that again."

Tigers head coach Marcelo Loffreda was equally pleased: "He is potentially one of the best players in his position in the country.

"He has a good attitude to his game and we are delighted he is still with us. He is a great finisher, not potentially - he is one of the best right now.

"Re-signing our young English players is very important for us, for the club and for the England team."