Five Saints to watch

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Josh Sims was the star of the show for Southampton, providing the assist for Charlie Austin’s winner against Everton just 41 seconds into his debut.

The 19-year-old winger is just the latest academy graduate to make an impact in the Premier League.

The likes of Adam Lallana, Luke Shaw and Calum Chambers have made big-money moves, while players such as Sam McQueen and Harrison Reed remain.

But who are the next youngsters expected to make the breakthrough at St Mary’s? McQueen and Reed spoke to Sky Sports to pick out five to watch…

Alfie Jones

Jones is a 19-year-old defender who won a young player of the season award last term, earning him his first professional contract in the summer and has already trained with the first team at Southampton.

McQueen says: “He’s a player for me that I think has got huge potential. He’s a centre-back and he’s amazing on the ball. He could definitely be one to watch.”

Jake …

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