Brentford goalkeeper Ellery Balcombe has signed a new four-year contract, with a club option for an additional 12 months.

Balcombe has been with the Bees since the age of eight and made his first-team debut against Newport County in August, saving two spot-kicks during a penalty shootout victory in the second round of the Carabao Cup.

“I’m happy that Ellery has extended his contract; he is a Brentford person, through and through,” said head coach Thomas Frank.

“I’m so pleased that he got his deserved debut against Newport and had an unbelievable impact in the penalty shootout.

“No player’s pathway is the same. Ellery has been on a natural path as a goalkeeper – going on loans, developing and returning to us – and you can see how hard he has worked and how much he has put in.

“He has been more consistent, and he has big potential. We’re pleased that he sees his future here because we definitely feel the same way.”

After impressing for Brentford B, Balcombe earned a promotion to the Bees’ first-team squad in 2018.

He has gained experience during loan spells with Boreham Wood, Viborg, Doncaster Rovers, Burton Albion, Bromley, Crawley Town and Bristol Rovers.

Balcombe is capped by England at U18, U19 and U20 level.