• ‘A lot rests on the game so bring it on’
James Ward-Prowse believes Southampton have earned their Europa League home tie against Internazionale and challenged his team to rise to the occasion. The 22-year-old came through the club’s academy before breaking into the first team when he made his debut in a League Cup tie in 2011.
Having been part of the club when they dropped down to League One in 2009‑10 amid financial turmoil before then fighting back up to the top flight in 2012, Ward-Prowse knows full well what Thursday’s fixture will mean to everyone at St Mary’s. “It is going to be a great occasion. The club has worked incredibly hard for nights like this and we as players, the manager and staff want to be involved in games like this. A lot rests on the game, so bring it on,” Ward-Prowse said.
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