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Gareth McAuley signs new one-year deal with West Brom

West Brom defender Gareth McAuley has signed a one-year deal at The Hawthorns.

The Northern Ireland international has played every minute in the Premier League this season and is currently the division's oldest outfield player.

McAuley turns 38 in December and his old contract was due to expire in the summer but he has now committed his future to the Baggies until 2018.

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"It's very pleasing,'' he told the club's official site.