Hampshire all-rounder Liam Dawson has extended his contract until the end of the 2019 season.

Dawson’s current deal, signed back in 2014, was due to expire at the end of next year but the 26-year-old has committed himself for the next three seasons.

He said: "It’s very pleasing to sign a new three-year contract, having been here since I was 10 years old.

“It’s an exciting time for the club and all of the guys are looking forward to the new season.

"Hopefully with the squad that we’ll have next year, we can really push on in all formats.

"I’m really hoping to make a huge contribution, not just next season but for the next three years.”

Hampshire's Players' Player of the Year joined the county at U11 level before making his first team debut in 2007.

He scored more than 1,300 runs at an average of 45.19 whilst also claiming 47 wickets across all formats this season.

The slow left-armer and middle-order batsman was also awarded his first England cap this summer, claiming 3-24 on debut in England’s eight-wicket IT20 victory over Sri Lanka at the Ageas Bowl in July.

Since collecting his first cap, Dawson has also made his ODI debut, as well as featuring in England’s victorious 50-over touring party of Bangladesh earlier this month.