Long-term Blackburn deal for Olsson

Sweden international Martin Olsson has pledged his long-term future to Blackburn after signing a new five-year deal.

The 22-year-old established his place in Sam Allardyce’s squad last season and has been rewarded with a deal that ties him to the Ewood Park club until the summer of 2015.

Olsson, who made his international debut last month, is the second young player Rovers have signed on a five-year contract this summer after promising teenage defender Phil Jones also committed himself to the club.