Southampton defender Maya Yoshida has assured manager Ralph Hasenhuttl fatigue is no factor for him.

Hasenhuttl had previously mentioned that due to the amount of travelling the defender has to do, he will always be at risk of losing his place in the side upon his return.

The 30-year-old is fully aware of this though and has no plans on retiring from international football.

“I've taken a new position as the captain of the Japan national team and I'm enjoying my time there," Yoshida said.

“We have a new manager and it's a new challenge. I hope I can work for the country until the next World Cup.

“Every manager says, 'you will be tired', but I'm fine. The big title in the paper should say 'I'm fine'."