Foden signs new Saints contract
Ben Foden signs new Northampton Saints contract
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By inthenews.co.uk staff.
England international Ben Foden has signed a new contract with Guinness Premiership side Northampton Saints, it has been announced.
Former Sale Sharks star Foden has made 48 appearances in a Saints shirt since his debut 18 months ago, scoring 11 tries, and won his first England cap against Italy in last year's Six Nations.
And the 24-year-old, who is capable of playing at full-back and scrum-half, said he believes his move southwards has benefitted his game.
"It's been good for me so far," he said.
"I've enjoyed being in new surroundings, I feel part of the team at full-back and we're playing good rugby.
"All of the coaches are very good at managing players and I'm looking forward to where they're taking the team in the future."
Foden was a crucial part of Northampton's Challenge Cup-winning side last year, especially since settling on a regular berth in the number 15 shirt.
And Saints director of rugby Jim Mallinder, who himself signed a new deal at the club last week, described Foden as "one of our most dangerous attacking players".
"He is the type of player that suits us, with individual ability to create something from nothing but also knowing what role he can play in the team as a whole," Mallinder said.
"As well as being a good finisher he also has awareness of what is going on around him and he has laid on a number of tries for other players as well.
"I'm delighted that he has signed on again with us."