Northern Ireland captain Steven Davis commits future to Southampton

Steven Davis celebrates doubling his tally during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton on May 8, 2016
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Southampton midfielder and Northern Ireland captain Steven Davis signs a new four-year deal at St Mary's that runs until the summer of 2019.

Southampton midfielder and Northern Ireland captain Steven Davis has signed a new deal at St Mary's that will run until the summer of 2019.

The 31-year-old, who has 81 caps for the Green and Whites, joined Saints in 2012 from Rangers and has gone on to make 155 appearances for the Premier League club, netting on 11 occasions.

Executive director of football Les Reed told the official Southampton website: "I am delighted that Steven, another influential leader in the dressing room and on the pitch, has committed his future to Southampton Football Club.

"Southampton fans know only too well how much energy and effort he puts into games and our players know that when needed he will be there to help them."

Goalkeeper Fraser Forster, midfielder James Ward-Prowse and defender Virgil van Dijk have also signed new deals at the south coast club in the past six weeks.

Fraser Forster in action for Southampton on October 18, 2014
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