Mike Brown feared career was over before signing Leicester contract

• Former England full-back: 'You didn't think a deal would come'
• Brown wants 'everyone at the top of the game to align'

Mike Brown says he feared his career was finished after being released by Newcastle at the end of last season, but the full-back is now preparing for Leicester's Champions Cup last-16 match against Edinburgh at Welford Road on Friday night.

Brown signed for the Tigers on a short-term deal in January and, after five accomplished appearances and two tries, it was announced on Tuesday that his contract has been extended into next season.