«Breaking News» Steven Davis reveals talks with Southampton manager Mark Hughes over lack of game-time this season

Steven Davis has spoken to Southampton manager Mark Hughes about his lack of first-team action this season.

Davis's only appearance has come in the Carabao Cup win over Brighton, with the Northern Ireland skipper only making the bench in two of the opening four Premier League games after recovering from a hamstring injury over the summer.

Speaking ahead of the Nations League clash with Bosnia at Windsor Park on Saturday, the 33-year-old midfielder admitted that it has been a frustrating time and he has spoken to Hughes about his situation.

Steven Davis (pictured) has spoken to Mark Hughes about his lack of playing opportunities

Davis has registered one single appearance so far, which came in the Carabao Cup last month

'It's quite open and we've had a chat,' said Davis. 'I played in a cup game the other night and obviously it was good to get 90 minutes under the belt and I look forward to getting stuck into the games here as well.

'Ultimately it's frustration, as it is for any player who isn't playing. That's the aim every week when you go to training and get yourself ready to play on a Saturday. But things in football can change very quickly as well.

'Obviously I am coming off the back of the second half of last season where I was injured but the main focus during the summer and pre-season was getting myself right and fit. The body is feeling good and I am ready to go. I know what qualities are needed.' 

Davis is determined to lead Northern Ireland to a winning start against Bosnia as they looked to win promotion from a League B group that also includes Austria.

Midfielder Davis (front) is yet to feature for Southampton in the Premier League this season

The 33-year-old is in line to play for Northern Ireland against Bosnia in Belfast on Saturday

'It does help you straightaway if you can do that,' he added. 'Then you've a small number of games but you're in a good position early on. 

'We will have a big test tomorrow against a couple of top-class players so we are looking forward to testing ourselves against the best, but we want to make our own home games a fortress as we have done.

'We've spoken a few times about how difficult it was in the early days and to get consistency. Obviously, we've had a couple of big scalps which gave us belief. The last couple of years of my international career have been the most enjoyable.

'We spoke about that already and that was the challenge after the Euros. Could we continue that on? That's the challenge for us again. 

'Can we go and set those standards again and keep that feel-good factor going? I believe the squad is as strong as it has been in recent times.'

 

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