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Fleetwood Town FC continue to build for the future by offering professional contracts to young players.

First professional contract for Fleetwood Town defender Sam Bird

Midfielder Ben Thompson has signed a deal covering the next two seasons, with the option of a further year.

The 18-year-old has been an ever-present this season for Town's title-winning Under-18s, who topped the Youth Alliance North West League.

Ben Thompson was an ever-present for Fleetwood Town Under-18s
Picture: FLEETWOOD TOWN FC — Ben Thompson was an ever-present for Fleetwood Town Under-18s Picture: FLEETWOOD TOWN FC

Thompson's deal was confirmed a day after full-back Sam Bird also earned his first professional contract.

Last week Town signed two teenagers from Leeds United in forward Max McMillan and defender Connor Teale.

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Ben Thompson is latest Fleetwood Town teenager to earn professional deal