Captain Craig Eastmond and the defensive quartet of Ben Goodliffe, Louis John, Joe Kizzi and Rob Milsom, whose current contracts were due to expire at the end of the season, have all committed themselves to the club until at least the end of the 2023-24 season.

Matt said: ”To have the back four that has done so well for us over the past two seasons extend their contracts is brilliant news for the club, while Craig has been outstanding as a captain and a leader during my time at Sutton United and I’m sure has many more years to come pulling on the amber shirt.”

There will be further reaction to this, and the signing of Lee Angol, in Matt’s pre-match Salford interview which will be available later in the week.