The England captain is entering the final 12 months of a four-year deal he signed after leaving Tottenham in 2023.
The world number one’s 61 on Friday saw him open up a three-shot advantage at TPC Southwind.
Steve Borthwick’s team lifted their total of yellow cards for 2026 to 15 in eight Tests.
The 35-year-old will lead England once again this week, on home turf against Pakistan.
‘We’re very happy with our lad and he couldn’t have done much more than he’s done’.