Centre-back Dawson, 24, was linked with a move away towards the end of last season but his new deal has signalled he is part of Juande Ramos' plans.

Since arriving from Nottingham Forest in 2005, Dawson has enjoyed regular football at Spurs and is expected to feature this season if Jonathan Woodgate or Ledley King are rested.

Jenas, 25, was also brought through the ranks at Forest but arrived via Newcastle United and last season earned a recall to the England team, scoring the first goal in Fabio Capello's reign as manager.

Dawson and Jenas are part of the group of young English players at Spurs, with Tom Huddlestone extending his contract earlier in the summer.

bright future

Jenas said: "We got a taste of success by winning the Carling Cup last season and I believe there is more to come. I definitely want to be part of a bright future for Tottenham."

Dawson added on the club's official website: "Spurs is a great place to be. When I was offered a new deal I didn't think twice about signing.

"The club has progressed since I've been here. We won our first trophy in nine years and, hopefully, we'll add some more silverware and finish a lot higher in the league next season."

The new deals will keep the pair at White Hart Lane until 2013.

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