'I'm grateful for my new Saints contract'

Southampton captain Jack Stephens said he is "grateful" to the Saints for offering him a new three-year deal to extend his stay at St Mary's.

The defender signed the new contract in July, and he could potentially reach 17 years as a Southampton player after joining the under-21s from Plymouth Argyle in 2011.

In the ever-changing world of football, it is a milestone that Stephens takes pride in.

"I have always been vocal about how proud I am to play for this football club and that will always be the case. I am very grateful to the club for offering me that contract," he told BBC Radio Solent.

"I'm delighted to sign up for another three years."

Listen to the full interview with Jack Stephens and more on BBC Sounds.