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American defender Jonathan Spector is staying with Birmingham,

The 27-year-old, a member of the 2010 World Cup roster, has agreed to a two-year contract, the club announced on its website.

Spector joined the League Championship team for the 2011-12 season after five seasons in the Premier League with West Ham.

Birmingham manager Lee Clark says "in terms of football he's still young, but he's a very experienced player in terms of the games he's had for a player of his age."