Tottenham pair Michael Dawson and Aaron Lennon have agreed long-term contract extensions at White Hart Lane.

Winger Lennon (18) has committed himself to the club until 2010 with defender Dawson (22) staying until 2011.

Both players have been rewarded for consistent performances in the Premiership this season.

Spurs sporting director Damien Comolli said: "It's terrific for the club. These are two young English players who have shown their ability early on and the contribution they can make to our squad.

"Both players have the potential to go on to be full internationals and we are delighted they have underlined their commitment to us by further extending their contracts."

Former Nottingham Forest defender Dawson has started 26 times in the Premiership for Spurs this term.

He said: "I'm thrilled because this is a great club to be at. There is a fantastic team spirit and a real sense that the club is going places."

Lennon, who joined the club from Leeds last summer, said: "I'm thoroughly enjoying my football at Spurs and it's a great squad that I really feel part of."

Aston Villa have confirmed Milan Baros does have a buy-out clause in his contract but have stressed they are not looking to sell the Czech international.

Baros' agent Pavel Paska claimed yesterday the 24-year-old could leave if he had a successful World Cup as there was a proviso written into the deal he signed on his move from Liverpool.

But the club's operations director Steve Stride played down fears the striker could be on his way out of Villa Park.

"The reports are a bit misleading. Before anybody gets carried away, we're certainly not looking to sell Milan," he said.

"Nobody should think that's the case. But there is a clause in his contract, that, if activated, would represent a massive profit for Aston Villa."

The clause is reportedly worth some £15 million.