BLACKBURN Rovers starlet Josh Morris has signed his first professional contract as the club continue to put their faith in youth.

The 18-year-old left back has penned a two-year deal, with a further one-year option, after progressing into the senior squad this summer.

Morris has been at the club since the age of 13 and joins fellow academy products, Martin Olsson, Junior Hoilett, Phil Jones and Grant Hanley in having their Rovers futures secured.