Striker Lee Barnard signs new deal at Southampton

Barnard has scored 23 league goals during his time at Southampton

Southampton striker Lee Barnard has signed a new deal that will keep him at the club until the summer of 2014.

The 27-year-old netted 15 goals in 42 appearances for the Saints last term as they won promotion to the Championship.

Barnard, who began his career with Tottenham Hotspur, has been at St Mary's since January 2010 when he joined from Southend.

The striker has also played for Crewe, Northampton, Exeter, Leyton Orient and Stevenage - all on loan from Spurs.