West Brom's Ben Foster signs four-year deal

West Brom goalkeeper Ben Foster today committed himself to the club for another five years by signing a new long-term deal.

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The 31-year-old has handed Albion a major boost by penning a new four-year contract with a further year's option in the club's favour.

Foster, made history this summer as he became the first Baggies player to represent England at the World Cup in 44 years, keeping a clean sheet in the goalless final Group D encounter against Costa Rica.

Head coach Alan Irvine said: "This is fantastic news for everyone connected with the club as Ben's an extremely important player for us – both on and off the pitch.

"He's a great personality, a great character and leads by example.

"This is a magnificent signing for the club. Ben is one of the best keepers in the country, which he showed when he played really well for England against Costa Rica at the World Cup.

"Ben is extremely professional, which is infectious in training, as he demands high standards of himself and others."

Foster said: "When I signed here permanently, I said this is the sort of club I could see myself finishing my career at.

"And that's exactly how I felt when the club said they wanted to negotiate a new contract.

"It was something I wanted to get sorted as soon as possible. I'm very happy here.

"It was a very obvious and easy decision for me and my family."

Albion signed the Leamington-born keeper on a permanent deal in the summer of 2012, penning a three-year contract plus a further two-year option in the club's favour.

He arrived for an undisclosed fee from Birmingham City, having starred on loan during the 2011-12 season.