Irish striker Shane Long still has a future at Southampton says boss Mark Hughes

Long appears to have slipped down the pecking order following the deadline-day signing of striker Danny Ings.

Irish striker Shane Long still has a future at Southampton says boss Mark Hughes

Mark Hughes has reassured Southampton captain Steven Davis and striker Shane Long that they remain in his long-term plans.

Davis and Long were left out of Saints' 18-man squad for the goalless draw with Burnley on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.

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