Former Saints striker Bradley Wright-Phillips has advised other English players to copy what he’s done and move to the USA to play football.
The frontman, who scored 25 goals in more than 100 appearances for Southampton, has been in unbelievable form in the MLS for New York Red Bulls, where he netted 27 goals last season – which matched the record goal-scoring tally for one season.
Now, the former Plymouth, Charlton and Manchester City forward has revealed that he feels moving across the Atlantic is a good idea for other English players.
"For sure, players get really well looked after here,” Wright-Phillips said in an interview with the FA.
"There's a union that is looking to put things into action to help players get better contracts, and there's a lot of things to look forward to.
"The standard is high, and it's definitely one place you have to try.
"For me, I didn't know anything about it, but I took the chance and I'm having a great time."
Despite making an outstanding start to life for New York, the ex-St Mary’s man is keen to stress that there is improvements to come.
"When I first came here, obviously it's different from England, and people don't really know what you are good at," he said.
"I wanted to show them that I can score goals and I'm not too much of a bad player and I just wanted to do that this season. I've done alright but there's still a lot I can improve."
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