Southampton goalkeeper Fraser Forster was overjoyed to make his return from a near ten-month injury absence for the U21s on Wednesday night.
The 27-year-old played for 90 minutes as the Saints defeated Chelsea 1-0 As he continues his recovery from a serious knee injury sustained last season.
After the game, Forster told the club's official YouTube channel: “Obviously, a bit rusty, but it was perfect.
“I'm buzzing to get 90 minutes under my belt – it's probably been nine-and-a-half months now. I'm just delighted, just to kind of get through it, and the victory makes it that much better."
Forster also thanked the club's medical staff who helped him in his recovery from his knee injury.
"Obviously I'm not quite there yet, but I can't really thank enough people," he added.
“It was brilliant to see the medical staff here and I can't really put into words to say how much to thank them. I don't really know what you can say."
Delighted to get 90 minutes under my belt tonight. Great for the team to get the win #wemarchonpic.twitter.com/vKZpTkd5WE
— Fraser Forster (@FraserForster) January 6, 2016