Sunderland skipper John O'Shea has capped a memorable week by signing a two-year contract extension.
O'Shea, 33, marked his 100th senior cap for Republic of Ireland with a stoppage-time equaliser to snatch a Euro 2016 qualifying draw with world champions Germany in Gelsenkirchen on Tuesday, and he has committed his future to the Black Cats on his return.
Captain John O'Shea has signed a two-year extension to his current deal and is now contracted until 2017. #SAFC pic.twitter.com/rKdmdYMp9C
- Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) October 16, 2014
The defender told the club's official website: "Since I arrived at Sunderland, I have enjoyed every minute and I'm really happy that I can continue here for another two years.
"To captain a club like this and to play in front of our fantastic supporters is a huge honour and I look forward to showing my commitment to the club on the pitch in the years to come."
O'Shea joined Sunderland during the summer of 2011 and has been a fixture in the team under successive managers.
Current head coach Gus Poyet is thrilled to have retained the services of one of his most dependable performers.
Poyet said: "I am delighted that John has agreed to stay with us for at least another two years. He is our captain, one of our leaders and I am sure he will continue to help us get better and stronger as a team.
"I really look forward to continuing to work with John."
O'Shea became just the sixth man to complete a century of caps for Ireland, and his goal was his third in a green shirt.
