SAINTS defender Ryan Bertrand has been given the go-ahead by planners to build a new gym complex at his £3million mansion.

The Southampton left back, who played for England in the 2-0 World Cup qualifier victory against Lithuania on Sunday, wants to build a single-storey extension to his home complete with a steam room and seating area.

The four-bedroom house already boasts a tennis court, swimming pool, changing rooms, cinema, TV room, play room, games room and study.

The player was bought by Saints from Chelsea for £10m two years ago after a loan spell.

Planners at Elmbridge Borough Council, in Surrey, gave the 27-year-old’s plans the go ahead as there were no objections from neighbours.

Case officer Awais Awan said: “The proposed development is considered acceptable in terms of scale, bulk, height, massing, spacing and design and there would be no adverse impact on the character of the area or visual amenities of the street scene as a result of the proposals.

“It is considered that the proposal would not adversely affect the residential amenities of neighbouring properties by reason of overlooking, loss of light or overbearing effect.”

The gym will be built on his house near former club Chelsea’s training ground in Cobham, Surrey.