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'Ward-Prowse not new Beckham'

Friday, August 22 2014 by SNTV
  • Intro:

    Southampton manager Ronald Koeman dismisses comparisons between 19-year-old prodigy James Ward-Prowse and ex-England captain David Beckham. Saints host West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League on Saturday (KO 15:00 BST). The former Dutch international also reiterates the club's stance that defensive midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin will not be sold this summer.

    Script:

    SOUNDBITE (English): Ronald Koeman, Southampton manager (on comparisons of Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse to former England player David Beckham):

    "Hah, no, don't put names like that because it will make a lot of pressure for the boy. He has his own qualities and of course Beckham was an amazing football player and it's difficult to compare players like him. But still, I believe in the qualities because if he showed that quality at his age now, it means that he will have a great future."

    SOUNDBITE (English): Ronald Koeman, Southampton manager:

    "We know for this Saturday it will be a different one (compared to facing Liverpool last time), because everybody expects the same level when we play at home and we have to dominate it more than when we played against Liverpool. But I think the belief is in the team, the belief is in the players, and we look forward for Saturday."

    SOUNDBITE (English): Ronald Koeman, Southampton manager (on Morgan Schneiderlin's future with Southampton):

    "How he acts is fantastic, and he has to show his qualities -- what he did last Sunday (against Liverpool). We are happy to have him in our squad. (Q: Do you expect another bigger offer for him?) No, no. Depends -- it doesn't depend on the offer. Because he will stay in Southampton."

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