ENGLAND international openside flanker Matt Kvesic has signed a contract extension with Gloucester.

The 22-year-old is the first member of the current squad to agree a new contract.

Kvesic, who joined from Worcester in 2013, has been in impressive form in his second season with the club.

It is believed the deal will keep him at the club until the end of the 2016/17 season.

Director of rugby David Humphreys told the club website: "I'm very pleased that Matt has committed his future to the club. His desire to remain with Gloucester and be part of what we are building here speaks volumes about where we are headed.

"Matt's a quality player, a young talented individual who will be a very important part of our squad going forward. He's the first to put pen to paper, but I'm confident that he won't be the last in the next few weeks.”

Kvesic said: "I'm really happy to have things sorted out, and to have got it out of the way so early. I'm enjoying my rugby massively at the moment, and I think everyone can see the progress that we're making as a team.

"It's a great club, on and off the field. We play at a great stadium in front of fantastic fans. Agreeing to stay was a very easy decision."