Callum Taylor: Essex and England Under-19 all-rounder signs deal

Callum Taylor played for England Under-19s against Australia this summer

England Under-19 all-rounder Callum Taylor has signed a new Essex contract to keep him with the county until the end of the 2017 season.

The 18-year-old made his only first-class appearance to date against Glamorgan in May, making 26 and 22.

Taylor is a member of the England Under-19 squad for the winter tour of Sri Lanka.

He told the club website: "Hopefully the next two years can be successful for the team and myself."