Town boss Roy Keane has revealed that striker Connor Wickham has signed his professional deal with the Blues, ending fears that the England U17 international might jump ship and join one of the Premiership big boys.
Keane said: "Connor has signed a two-year deal with us and we're naturally delighted. But the easy part is signing the contract. The hardest part is getting to be a top player.
"It's been a good week for the boy and we can put it to bed now because the longer it goes on the more speculation there will be.
"He's in and around the first team squad on merit and deserves it.
"We think it's the right club for him and you saw that in his performance today. He seemed more mature than a lot of the other players on the pitch.
"He's got a good family behind him and now the boy can concentrate on what he should be focusing on - learning his trade and becoming a good player.
"We're here to help him but ultimately it will come down the boy himself. There are pitfalls ahead but the boy's got a chance."
Wickham turned 17 on Wednesday, which meant he was able to sign a professional contract tying him to the club for up to a maximum of two years.