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Argyle defender Ben Purrington turns professional on his 17th birthday

Apprentice defender Ben Purrington has celebrated his 17th birthday by signing his first professional contract.

Exeter-born Ben, who has just finished the first year of his two-year scholarship, put pen to paper on Monday, watched by proud parents Simon and Jane.

Purrington will now report back with the rest of the first-team squad for the beginning of pre-season, alongside...