Maidstone United midfielder Riley Court signs new contract at the Gallagher Stadium

Midfielder Riley Court has signed a new deal with hometown club Maidstone.

Court, 18, broke into the first team at the Gallagher Stadium last season.

He played 10 times for George Elokobi’s side, including substitute appearances in FA Cup ties at Ipswich and Coventry.

The former Chelsea youngster also scored the winner in the National League Football Academy Cup final against York City last month.

Court said: “I’m absolutely buzzing, to be fair.

“After a great season last season, to renew the deal, it’s just excellent. I’m looking forward to it.

“I need to try and get a regular first-team spot, do my best, work as hard as I can and then see where it takes me.”