Joe Hilton extends stay at Blackburn

The 21-year-old, signed from Everton in 2019, spent time on loan at Fleetwood and Ross County last season.

Joe Hilton is beaten by Hull's Lewie Coyle, not pictured, while on loan at Fleetwood (PA Wire)

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Goalkeeper Joe Hilton has signed a new two-year contract at Blackburn

The 21-year-old, signed from Everton in 2019, spent time on loan at Fleetwood and Ross County last season.

He told Rovers’ website: “I’m made up. It’s been a lot of hard work over the last year, but I’ve loved my time here so far.

“Going to Ross County was a great experience for me. I didn’t get many games, but on the whole, just being in and around a first-team environment, fighting for our lives in the league, it was massive for me.”

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Joe Hilton extends stay at Blackburn

The 21-year-old, signed from Everton in 2019, spent time on loan at Fleetwood and Ross County last season.

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