Southampton manager Ronald Koeman has warned England to remain patient with Jay Rodriguez.

There is talk that Roy Hodgson could select the Saints striker for upcoming Euro2016 qualifiers with San Marino and Switzerland despite the fact the player has only recently returned from a serious knee injury.

With the likes of Daniel Sturridge and Danny Welbeck injured, Hodgson could be forced to include Rodriguez for the September fixtures but Koeman has instructed him to err on the side of caution.

"In my opinion it's too soon," said the Dutchman.

"That's one of the reasons that he is not playing or starting Thursday, Sunday, Thursday, Sunday. It takes time after so long a period outside the pitch and working hard to come back. He needs time to come back for the national team as well.

"It takes time, this is normal. I'm already a little bit surprised how he did last week on Thursday because he was really on a high level. It's normal he is still not 100 per cent.

"When he's 100 per cent and when he is on his level for sure he will be an interesting player for the national squad, but don't put too much pressure on Jay.

"It will come, it takes time, first concentrate on Southampton. If he is 100 per cent then he will be sure he will be one of the targets for the national team."