Joe Bedford has agreed a new two-year deal at Dover.

The midfielder had been one of five players offered new contracts at the end of the 2018/2019 campaign.

Andy Hessenthaler revealed last month that Bedford would definitely be staying at Crabble, with the club confirming the news on Thursday.

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Bedford signed for Whites from Southend United in December 2018 having spent time on loan with then-National League South side East Thurrock earlier in the campaign.

The 21-year-old, having been at Roots Hall since the age of eight prior to his move, signed his first professional deal in summer 2017 and became a prominent figure in the under-23s but never made a first team appearance for the Shrimpers.

He made four appearances across all competitions for Dover last season, three of which arrived in the FA Trophy while the other came as a substitute in the National League.

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