Skipper is not for sale - coach

RALPH Hasenhuttl has warded off any potential suitors for Southampton captain James Ward-Prowse this summer.

Manchester City and Manchester United have been linked to the England international, whose fine form on the south coast has also reportedly caught the attention of Tottenham.

Ward-Prowse, 27, has been a Southampton player since joining the academy 19 years ago and has scored 43 goals in 361 appearances for Saints.

Hasenhuttl said: “James has another four years on his contract, he’s our captain and he’s happy here.

“Fans love him and we know how important he is to our team.

“The development of his game is why he’s a true winner.”