Southampton are known for breeding talented British footballers, with Gareth Bale, Theo Walcott and Adam Lallana among them.

Sam McQueen has the potential to add his name to that list after breaking into the first team this year.

The 21-year-old has versatility on his side given that he can play as a left-back and a left-sided winger, and he has chosen to continue his development at St Mary’s after signing a new contract until 2021.

In November, reports in The Mirror stated that Liverpool were tracking the Englishman with a view to signing him in the summer when his old contract was due to expire.

However, McQueen, who has made 10 appearances under manager Claude Puel in all competitions this season, has not been lured by the Merseyside outfit and has instead decided to commit his future to the Saints.

In recent seasons, the Hampshire-based club have sold a number of their top players, including Lallana, Luke Shaw, Sadio Mane and Victor Wanyama to Premier League rivals, so it is a welcome boost to the fans to have McQueen stay committed.

Supporters took to Twitter to express their joy at Southampton tying down one of their own.

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