KENWYNE Jones says he already feels at home with Saints.
The 19-year-old new signing from Trinidad attracted interest from Rangers, Spurs and West Ham before agreeing a pre-contract deal for Saints from Caribbean club W Connection.
He said: "I had trials with Rangers and West Ham before I came here. But this felt like home. I feel comfortable here.
"It is a good club with a nice bunch of players, a good manager and coaching staff.
"They have very good players and that was a big factor in my decision.
"The club is very well run, with good facilities and everyone has made me very welcome.
"And it is a nice place to live - not too busy, not too quiet. It is a very mellow place with beautiful coastline - it is just right.
"My girlfriend and son have come over with me and they are delighted with the idea of living here."
Jones will come initially on a two-year student visa which permits him to work as he is from a Commonwealth country.
He added: "I am overjoyed to be here. It has always been my dream to play at the highest level ever since I first kicked a ball around at the age of six.
"I played for various schools sides and then the national teams at under-15, under-16, under-17 and under-20. I played for the Olympics under-23 side and recently won the first of my two full caps. Hopefully I will get a couple more soon as we have games coming up against Iraq and Scotland when I could be up against Neil McCann and Stephen Crainey."
"Our World Cup qualifiers start in July and hopefully I will be in the squad for that too, although it might mean missing a bit of pre-season which would be disappointing," Jones added.
"But I am confident I can do well here. Obviously I will have to wait for my chance but when it comes I have to take it with both hands."
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