Meyler (left) and Henderson have made an impression in the first team

Sunderland midfielders Jordan Henderson and David Meyler have signed new five-year contracts at the Stadium of Light.

Henderson, 19, and Meyler, 20, have established themselves in the Black Cats first-team and boss Steve Bruce has been impressed with their progress.

"I've been delighted with the way Jordan and David have applied themselves since I arrived at the club," Bruce said.

"Over the last nine months they've grasped the opportunity."

Henderson, a boyhood Sunderland fan, progressed through the club's academy to make his debut against Chelsea in November 2008, and having shown promise during a loan-spell with Coventry last season, has gone on to make 32 first-team appearances this season.

606: DEBATE Congratulations to both on getting new five-year deals. Fully deserved on this season's performances and both have been a revelation in recent weeks Plug

He signed a deal in October taking him through to 2013, but has now agreed new terms.

Republic of Ireland under-21 international Meyler was signed from Cork City by former Wearsiders boss Roy Keane in July 2008, and has since made seven first-team outings following his Premier League debut against Blackburn in December 2009.

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