Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope has signed a new four-year contract, with an option for a further year, and is determined to reclaim the number one spot at Turf Moor next season.
The 27-year-old became the club's first-choice goalkeeper in 2017-18 after Tom Heaton suffered an injury, earning a place in England's World Cup squad. However, a shoulder injury sustained in a Europa League tie against Aberdeen in July restricted him to just two FA Cup appearances last season.
In Pope's absence, Burnley signed former England number one Joe Hart, while Heaton regained his place in the Clarets team and the England squad. Pope now faces a battle to win back his position.
'I want to get back to where I left off and help the club build on the three years I've had here so far,' Pope said. 'Last year was a bit of a non-starter for me with the injury. It was frustrating and didn't pan out as I hoped after such a high the season before.'
Burnley manager Sean Dyche expressed delight at the new deal, saying: 'After a difficult, injury-affected year, through no fault of his own, Nick lost a season's work. But we are absolutely delighted that he has now agreed a new long-term deal, which mirrors the aim of the club.'
