Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse is looking forward to facing Manchester United fullback Luke Shaw.
The pair will go head-to-head for the first time tomorrow as Ronald Koeman's men look to underline their top four credentials.
Ward-Prowse, 20, said: "Luke is a good mate of mine. I am still in touch with him, seeing how he is and how he is progressing.
"Hopefully I will be up against him and it will be a good battle between us.
"There is always banter flying about and we will exchange a few texts before the match.
"I have known Luke since I was eight or nine so it will be good to see him again.
"I am sure he will become a great player for United. Luke is a fantastic player and he has got all the attributes to play at the top level.
"He is showing that now he is back from injury."