Kevan Hurst agrees new Southend United deal

Southend United midfielder Kevan Hurst has signed a fresh two-year deal with the club.

The 28-year-old, who joined the Shrimpers from Walsall in June 2012, has agreed terms that will keep him at Roots Hall until 2016.

Hurst has said that he is enjoying the opportunity to work with manager Phil Brown.

"The club is only going to keep moving forwards under the gaffer, he's been absolutely terrific since he came to the club," Hurst told Southend's official website.

"I've said all along that I wanted to remain with Southend United and I'm over the moon now that it has all been agreed. Having been here nearly two years, I've really settled in the area, and I've always had a really good relationship with the fans.

"I want to help this club progress and get into League One. That's what everyone here wants and I believe it's possible."

Hurst has scored 11 goals in 31 appearances for Southend this season.