Leicester midfielder Harvey Barnes has committed his long-term future to the club after signing a new five-year contract that promises to keep him at the King Power Stadium until 2024.

“I don’t think there was really much thought that had to go into it to be honest,” the 21-year-old academy graduate told LCFC TV about his decision to sign to a new deal.

“I’m delighted. For me, the progression that I’ve had at the club, from joining at such an early age to the position I’m in now, is something I want to continue, so when a new contract was mentioned, it was a no-brainer.

“There’s going to be a lot of work going in over pre-season, and I think as a team we’re really strong at the minute, so next year could be a big year for us.

“I think there’s a real excitement and buzz. We know we’ve got the quality in the side and I’m sure there might be one or two additions this year which will just bring competition for places and (we’ll) push each other on more.

“We’ve not put a target on it yet, but for us, it’s just seeing what we can achieve next year.”

Barnes is set to feature in the Under-21 European Championships with England this summer after the midfielder enjoyed a breakthrough season in 2018-19.