Defender Luke Thomas has signed his first professional contract with Leicester City Football Club, to 2021.

- Defender Luke Thomas has signed his first professional contract with Leicester City Football Club

- The 17-year-old has made 13 league appearances for the Under-18s this season, scoring three goals

- Thomas is an England U18s international having most recently represented his country in the UAE Sports Chain Cup

Thomas, 17, has scored three times in 13 league appearances for the Under-18s this season while also representing Leicester City’s Development Squad and Under-21s in Premier League 2 and the Checkatrade Trophy.

The talented youngster received his maiden call-up to England Under-18s in November last year and mostly recently represented the team in March as he helped them to a runners-up spot in the UAE Sports Chain Cup.

He was also one of three players nominated for City’s Academy Player of the Year in May 2018 after an outstanding campaign for the Under-18s.