O’Dea delighted with new Celtic contract

DARREN O’DEA believes he can develop into a top-class centre-back and have a long career at Celtic after signing a new three-year contract.

The 20-year-old Irishman has been rewarded for his outstanding performances for Gordon Strachan’s side this season with a new deal taking him through until summer 2010.

With his future secured, ambitious O’Dea has set his sights on establishing himself as an automatic pick for the Celtic manager, who claims the youngster can have a 15-year career at the highest level.