Southampton midfielder Steven Davis says their preseason trip to China was a success.

Saints' club captain was full of praise for the way the squad had been treated throughout their two-week trip.

"It's been absolutely fantastic," he said of the welcome the players had received throughout. "Everybody's been very welcoming and very kind, and couldn't do enough for us.

"They're obviously fanatical about their football as well, so it's been a really nice experience coming out here. Training conditions have been tough, but the facilities and everything else have been great.

"I've never been here before, so it's been nice to come here, see the culture and learn a little bit about the country. We've been busy with the training schedule, but in down time we've managed to get out a little bit and see a few of the sights."