TALENTED teenager Ollie Lawrence said he "would not even consider moving anywhere else" after securing his first professional contract at Worcester Warriors.

Since joining Warriors at under 15 level, the promising centre has climbed through the ranks to make his first-team debut in November 2017.

Lawrence is in Worcester’s senior academy but has forced his way into Alan Solomons’ plans this season, making his Premiership bow at Exeter Chiefs in September.

And the Birmingham-born 19-year-old has now been rewarded with a new two-year deal.

“I am really happy,” he said.

“It’s my first year in professional rugby and I’m just glad that Worcester have given me the opportunity to stay a bit longer.”

Lawrence made his ninth appearance for Warriors in last Friday’s European Challenge Cup 21-6 defeat at Pau.

“They have given me the platform to progress as a rugby player,” Lawrence continued.

“It’s not like I even owe it to them.

“I would not even consider moving anywhere else because at the moment I am enjoying myself at this club and I’m playing which is good.

“I think this club has got a lot of talent and can do really well this season and in seasons to come so I am really looking forward to staying here.”

Asked whether he saw his long-term future at Sixways, Lawrence added: “That’s something I can’t say now but I am going to be here as long as the club wants me.

“I am enjoying myself at the moment and as long as that continues then I will be staying here.”

The news of Lawrence putting pen to paper came 24 hours after academy flanker Ted Hill also signed his maiden first-team contract.

Hill, 19, has established himself as a regular in Solomons’ Premiership team and won his first England cap in the autumn internationals.

“It shows how good the academy is here,” Lawrence said.

“With Ted signing on and myself as well hopefully a few more boys will be able to sign on too and come through and progress.

“Ted has had a pretty remarkable season, performing in the Premiership and the European games.

“He made his debut for England which was unbelievable and shows that with hard work and perseverance you can get to the top.”

Lawrence who was part of an England training camp in the summer said he would love to gain international recognition.

But he insisted his focus was on trying to push himself into Warriors’ midfield where he faces competition from “world-class” players.

“The likes of Millsy (Ryan Mills), Francois Venter, Ashley (Beck) and Wynand (Olivier) have really helped me out on and off the field this year,” Lawrence added.

“They are playing really well at the moment so it is just pushing me hard in training and my standards are raising as well which is good.

“I want to get involved in that Premiership side and then hopefully I can show the coaches that I am good enough to start.”