🇯🇵 #SaintsFC & Japan’s Yukinari Sugawara: “We came here to win the World Cup. We didn't just come here for fun. We have to be ready for that. We have to fight for our country, our family, our friends, and all of the Japanese people. We're ready to go.” @ESPN

"I score when Canada need me." 😮‍💨 #SaintsFC’s Cyle Larin reflects on a special moment for himself and Canada 🇨🇦

#SaintsFC striker Cyle Larin celebrates scoring the goal that earns Canada their first ever World Cup point 🇨🇦⚽️

➡️ 76’: Cyle Larin subbed on ⚽️ 78’: Cyle Larin scores #SaintsFC

🚨 GOAL! Cyle Larin equalises for Canada! #saintsfc x.com/kicsiTundike/status/20…

🚨 Southampton midfielder Shea Charles was one of the ‘cheaper options’ being considered by Manchester United this summer, but he now ‘looks likely to join another Premier League club’ #saintsfc @ChrisWheelerDM

#SaintsFC striker Cyle Larin starts from the bench for Canada in their World Cup opener 🇨🇦

James Bree on Spygate at #SaintsFC: "It's hard to put it into words really. When all the boys were together, it was still fresh, so there was obviously a lot of anger and emotions flying about. It's hard sometimes to put it into perspective. It was tough. "We had a meeting with Dragan [Solak] on the Thursday, he came in and put it into his words, he said, 'The only thing you can do is go again next year and fight, and if you get promoted then you've turned it all around.' "I think after going away and thinking about it, it's true, that's the only way that you can make it right and feel like that's where we deserve to be."

James Bree on last season: “We were all so disappointed with how it ended, but I’ve seen the lads speak about it. We have unfinished business because we feel like we deserve to be in the Premier League by now. We’ve got another season to get after it.” #saintsfc

Johannes Spors on James Bree's new #SaintsFC contract: “James’ consistency and reliability speak volumes not only of his abilities as a footballer, but his character as a person. “He is someone who always puts the best interests of the team before his own, conducts himself with great professionalism and always leaves everything he has on the football pitch. His commitment to the club is clear – we are very pleased he has decided to continue his journey with us.”

James Bree: “[Last season] it all just clicked at the right time and we went on that run that we did, so I think it’s obvious that Tonda’s an unbelievable coach and he’s got unbelievable players underneath him who will do what he says, so it’s not a bad concoction.” #saintsfc

James Bree on #SaintsFC's 5-1 win over Charlton last season: "I’d been in training that morning so I was up in the stands watching. I remember thinking it was the best 20 minutes of football I’d ever seen! "Obviously I was on the other side of it, so it was a bit disappointing for the boys seeing them go through it, but from a Southampton point of view I thought, ‘Wow, they’ve really got something here’."

James Bree on #SaintsFC head coach Tonda Eckert: "Tonda was so good with me, just giving me so much information and let me play my football. "He coached me really, really well and just had that belief in me from the start. It’s such a strange situation because we were unbeaten in the league – I was unbeaten in the league the whole time since I was back – so it’s a strange feeling that we went on that run and there was nothing to come from it."

Bree: “Football is never smooth sailing, as we all know. When I first signed here it was a tough start, but I’ve absolutely loved my time. When it came down to signing a new contract, it was something that I was always thinking about doing. I can’t wait to keep going.” #saintsfc

James Bree on his new contract: "I’m absolutely buzzing to get it all sorted. It’s something that I spoke about towards the end of the season – I’m just happy to get it all done now and I’m committed for the next three years." #saintsfc

🚨 OFFICIAL: Southampton announce that James Bree has signed a new three-year contract with the club #saintsfc

🚨 James Bree is not mentioned in Southampton’s retained list, but is likely to re-sign with the club #saintsfc @AlfieHouseEcho

🚨 #SaintsFC announce retained list: “Oriol Romeu, Will Smallbone, Ross Stewart, Alex McCarthy, Joe Aribo, Jamie Jones, Charlie Taylor and Elias Jelert, whose loan has expired, will all depart this summer. “The club would like to place on record its gratitude for the effort and commitment shown by Oriol, Will, Ross, Alex, Joe, Jamie, Charlie and Elias during their time as Saints, and wish them all the best for what comes next in their careers. “Outside of the current First Team squad, the club has also confirmed the following players on professional contracts will leave this summer: Will Armitage, Sonnie Davis, Hugo Fisher, Will Merry, and Sam Tabares. “We would like to express our thanks to each of those players and wish them well for the future.”

🚨 OFFICIAL: Ross Stewart will leave Southampton this summer after failing to agree a new contract #saintsfc