Speaking at grass roots event - Says rehabilitation is going very well, and everyone is delighted with the progress he is making. - Happy with the season, and feels injury will make him stronger in the future - Not surprised with our three lads being called up, especially Luke. Says he has been very grounded, "down to earth", and won't disappoint if called upon - Says it would be "amazing" to keep the squad together, but "football is football, although it is only speculation at the moment" - On Spurs speculation: "only concentrating on his knee injury, and rehab" (stupid question) - "loves" playing under Pochettino. Would be disappointed if he left, but says it is only speculation. - On Cortese's departure: "obviously a shock to see him go. He had done brilliantly, but the lads and staff concentrated on the stuff on the field. Think we have been brilliant and very focused on our football. Credit to everyone" - On World Cup: Really looking forward to it, and have perfect balance between youth and experience. Exciting squad. - Amazing to see Burnley get promoted. "Buzzing for the team". Looking forward to playing against them at Turf Moor next season. - Aiming to get to the Euros with England in 2016. "Would be a dream". - Opportunity that Saints give young players is what is important. If you are good enough, age is irrelevant. People just need a chance. - On Saints Academy: Bring world class players through, all credit to the club. It is strange that all clubs aren't like us. Really nice guy.
Right, some quotes from Jay: "It'd be amazing for us to keep the squad that we've got. We've had an amazing season. To go forward we need to." "We don't really know anything at the minute, it's speculation." "There's always going to be speculation at Southampton. At the moment I'm focused on my rehab." "He's unbelievable. Every lad in the team will say what a great manager and a great guy he is." "Obviously I'd be very sad if the manager did go. But it's all speculation and all up in the air at the moment." "It was a shock to see Nicola go. He did brilliantly. Full credit to the lads & staff since we remained focused." "I want to aim as high as I can & work as hard as I can to improve. Hopefully I can make that (EURO2016) happen." "I think it's all about the opportunity that Southampton gives to youngsters. If they're good enough, what does their age matter?" "The academy is a credit to Southampton. It's strange that not every club does it like that."
Jay doing his 3rd recovery session of the day at Staplewood now. Video interview going up courtesy of the club later on. Photo from Twitter account of Jim Lucas. please log in to view this image
