Jay Rodriguez has returned to first team training with Saints.

The 25-year-old has been out for more than a year after tearing his cruciate ligament at Manchester City.

A couple of setbacks have hampered his progress but this morning he was applauded back onto the training field by his teammates as he steps up his recovery.

Rodriguez remains unlikely to play any significant part this season but the mere sight of his return will be a huge boost for the next campaign.