Southampton midfielder Steven Davis is unsure if he will maintain the captaincy this weekend.

Davis insists Virgil van Dijk is committed to Southampton – but admits he is still in the dark over whether he will have to hand back the captaincy to the Dutchman.

He said: “He is one of the best centre halves in the Premier League and it is a huge boost for us we have managed to keep hold of him.

“It has been a smooth transition and it's great now he is back among the boys, training regularly and determined to fight for a place.

“I have not had a conversation with Virgil about the captaincy. I am just doing my job.

“It has not crossed my mind. That is a decision for the manager to make."