LEEDS have handed half-back Jordan Lilley a new three-year contract that will keep him at Headingley until at least the end of 2020.

The 20-year-old goal-kicker, who made 24 appearances for the Rhinos in 2016, has spent most of this season on loan at Bradford but was recalled in the absence of Danny McGuire for last week's game against St Helens and played a key role in his side's 24-22 win.

Lilley said: "Leeds is my home-town club and when I was growing up it was where I always wanted to play. When I got my opportunity to sign the new deal, I grabbed it with both hands.

"The three-year deal gives me some security and hopefully I can continue to build as a player and secure a regular place in the team, working every week to improve myself."

Leeds, who have also made an offer of a new contract to teenage full-back Jack Walker, have signed Catalans Dragons scrum-half Richie Myler for next season.

But with McGuire out of contract at the end of the campaign and yet to reveal a decision on his future, coach Brian McDermott says Lilley figures in his long-term plans.

"Jordan has worked hard at Bradford this season with Geoff Toovey and developed his game," said McDermott.

"He is still only 20 years old, so there is a long way to go in his career, but if he continues to apply himself, the opportunities will be there for him.

"He is passionate about the Rhinos, having supported the team since childhood, and I know this new contract means a great deal to him.

"Importantly for us as a club, it also demonstrates to other young players that the rewards are there for them if they work hard and achieve with the Rhinos."