Nathan Tella is delighted with his breakthrough at Southampton.

He made his first start for Ralph Hasenhuttl's side in last month's Carabao Cup defeat against Brentford.

The former Arsenal youngster, 21, has since made lively cameos against Tottenham Hotspur and Burnley, as well as coming off the bench to help Saints clinch a dramatic 3-3 draw against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

Asked how big a role he would like to have this season having now made his first start for the club, Tella told the Daily Echo: "To be honest I'm not too sure. I think it's just something I've got to work on in training.

"I've just got to train day in, day out, give my best and if I can continue to do that, then I think it will just give me more of an opportunity to be involved in the selection.

"I'm not saying that I'm guaranteed to start or I'm guaranteed to be in the squad, but if I just keep trying, training and give my all I think I'm giving myself a good chance."