VETERAN Sean Flynn has agreed to remain a Kidderminster Harriers player with Ian Britton praising the 35-year-old's fitness levels.

The skipper, who has experience at Coventry City and West Bromwich Albion, will spend another 12 months at Harriers.

Despite his advanced years, Flynn was Britton's most used player last season after making 50 appearances in central midfield.

Britton said: "We know he's coming to the twilight of his career but he is probably one of the fittest players at the club. Some of the other players could learn a lot from him.

"We have a lot of young players and we do need a bit of experience in the side as well."

The Harriers boss admitted he felt there were areas Flynn could improve on from last season which they had discussed.

But he confessed: "If anything I was probably guilty of playing him too much as 50 games is a lot to play in a season for anybody.

"He'd probably disagree but he looked a little tired towards the end of the season but I couldn't really rest him as our squad just wasn't big enough.

"Over the course of the season he did very well for us and I'm delighted he'll be here next year as well."

Sam Shilton, another player to sign a 12-month deal for Harriers, is also tipped for even better times ahead by Britton.

The winger was a fringe figure under Jan Molby but became a regular on the left-hand side with his new manager, scoring six goals.

Britton added: "Sam improved a heck of a lot last season and I thought he was one of our most consistent performers.

"He's a gritty fighter, he defends well. He gets a fair amount of crosses in, probably as much as anybody in Division Three. The quality isn't always the best but he knows that is something he has to work on in pre-season.

"He's chipped in with a few goals and has a good assist record. He's a team player who I know can still improve and can have another good season for us.

"He's a good kid who is willing to learn and do well. That's the type of player I want here."