Charlie Shreck has signed a two-year contract extension which will keep him at Nottinghamshire until 2010.

Shreck, who was part of the England Lions squad in India during the winter, has started the season well with 16 wickets at 27.06 including a match-winning five-wicket haul against Lancashire.

“Charlie has been the mainstay of our bowling attack for five years and I am delighted that he has chosen to commit his future to the club,” said director of cricket Mick Newell. “I know that his inclusion in the England squad has been discussed very seriously and the opportunity may come his way but his priority is to do well for Nottinghamshire.

“Charlie has performed well for England Lions and he can play his way into contention for the national side."

“I was very keen to extend my contract and there is nowhere else that I would rather play than Trent Bridge,” said Shreck. “Looking around on a match day, it’s clear to see that the club is taking massive steps forwards with the ground developments and the playing squad and management are first class.

“Ryan Sidebottom had three consecutive 50 wicket seasons at Nottinghamshire before he got back into the England side and the key for me is to stay fit and take wickets consistently.”