Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl says Kevin Danso is in his plans.

Danso has been restricted to ten appearances for Saints since his loan move from Augsburg in the summer. But he has stepped up the pecking order following Maya Yoshida's move to Sampdoria on transfer deadline day.

Hasenhuttl declared: “He's a young player and I know he always had to play a position so far that is not his best as a right or left-back.

“He played one time [as a centre-back] in the Carabao Cup against Fulham. That's where he is more used to playing.

“Now, maybe in the future, he will have more chances as a centre-back where he is more comfortable."