Londoner Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook will complete a decade with St Helens after agreeing a contract extension that will take him to the end of 2020.

The 32-year-old utility forward has made 247 appearances for Saints since joining from Harlequins ahead of the 2011 season.

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“To spend 10 years at this club will be something special,” he said. “It is a privilege to have been here for so long and an honour considering I am not from the area.

“I am really looking forward to hopefully celebrating a testimonial here and, more importantly, winning silverware.”

McCarthy-Scarsbrook, who played for England before representing Ireland in the 2017 World Cup, is one of a host of St Helens players to enjoy a new lease of life under coach Justin Holbrook.

“Louie was outstanding for us in 2018,” Holbrook said. “He is a really important and versatile member of the squad who is well liked by his team-mates and the coaching staff.