Southampton striker Shane Long has expressed his his delight on signing a new four-year contract with the Saints.

The new deal will keep the Republic of Ireland international at the club until 2020.

The 29-year-old told the club's official website: "I'm delighted. I'm excited to be part of what could be a big future in the next four years for this club.

"I love it here, the set-up, the training ground, the lads as well, everyone around the club.

"It's a real family feel, and I feel like I'm a big part of that and I feel like I'm playing my best football here as well.

"I've enjoyed every minute down here. I'm happy, my family are happy, and it's a good place to be."