Southampton hero Francis Benali is urging James Ward-Prowse to stay.

The midfielder is a target for Aston Villa.

"The chances of a one-club player going his entire career, potentially having a testimonial, seems to be coming more and more unlikely nowadays, doesn't it?" former defender Benali told the PA news agency.

“You mentioned James Ward-Prowse there – a player that there is the potential for him to be that one-club man and I would love to see it.

“It would be incredible because not only is he just such a fantastic guy away from the pitch but he's a big driving force for the team and the captain on it as well.

“If he were to stay at Saints for his entire career, that would be amazing. That'd be incredible."