In recent times Preston have tried to tie down their youngsters before expiration of contracts is reached. Further, players have been rewarded for good performances with new deals.
North End have signed up a number of existing players over the summer nad Browne was the latest to sign a new deal which shows that Neil wants to keep the core of the present squad together over the next couple of years, if not longer.
Browne was offered a three year deal despite still having two years remaining on his contract. The new deal will see Browne signed up until the summer of 2021.