Bradford Bulls have extended the contracts of three of their England academy players.

Back-row Thomas Olbison and full-back Kieran Hyde have signed up until 2011, while forward Elliott Whitehead is committed until 2010.

"It's fantastic news for this organisation that Tom, Elliott and Kieran have extended their contracts," said coach Steve McNamara.

"We hope they can all progress into the first team as quickly as possible."

The new deals mean all three youngsters will train full-time with the Bulls first team from the start of next season.

McNamara added: "It has been a long time since we've had this number of players in a national side.

"Hopefully these three, along with 16-year-old internationals James Donaldson and Andy Tate, who have also come on board full-time, will just be the start of big things for them and the club."