Decision time for Still after Spain trip

Will Still says he will now make some decisions on his squad for the new season

Southampton manager Will Still has said that he and his staff will now "decide who is going to go" and who will stay at the club this coming season.

The Saints boss has had a chance to see all of his players in action following a number of friendlies and a trip to Spain for some warm-weather training.

"Now's the time that we need to cut the chain," Still told BBC Radio Solent.

"We'll decide who's going to go and who will be here so we can start building towards an 11 and 15.

"But we have to give everyone an opportunity to see them and establish who is where. We have done that now."

Some of those decisions around the squad have already come to light as Jan Bednarek departed on Tuesday and goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale looks set to join Newcastle United.

Southampton will get their season under way when they welcome newly-promoted Wrexham to St Mary's during the opening weekend of Championship action.

During their time in Spain, Saints drew 1-1 with CD Castellón and lost 2-1 to La Liga side RCD Espanyol.

"We've spent a lot of time together on and off the pitch," Still added.

"We have pushed them hard physically, we're not looking too far into results out here but more so where players are at individually and where we're starting to go collectively.

"The transfer window Is what it is. We have to base everything off who we know will be here and who wants to be here, but at the same strengthening where we need to. Rome wasn't built in a day we need to keep building."

One player who has caught the eye during this pre-season has been young attacker Jay Robinson.

The 18-year-old played well in Saints' first pre-season game, against Eastleigh, and has continued to impress across the matches this summer.

Robinson was handed a Premier League debut last campaign and has made four senior appearances for the club.

"He's up there, 100%," Still said.

"I think he's shown why he needs and wants to be in the team because he is a constant threat and has personality.

"He creates stuff where a lot of other players don't, so he's a big positive."

Southampton will play their final game of pre-season on Saturday when they welcome Premier League side Brighton to St Mary's.