Hayden Carter: Blackburn Rovers defender extends contract

Hayden Carter joined Blackburn at the age of 14 after leaving Manchester City's academy

Blackburn Rovers defender Hayden Carter has signed a new contract to keep him at the club until the end of the 2026-27 season.

The 23-year-old has made 27 appearances for the Championship side this season.

He is the second Rovers player to sign a new deal this week after fellow defender Scott Wharton.

"I've been here for nearly 10 years now and this is everything I've been working towards," Carter told the club website.