STARLET Sam Amo-Ameyaw is hoping to prove himself to Southampton's coaches during pre-season.
The 18 year old has made the trip to Girona, Spain this week as Saints step up their pre-season preparations with a warm-weather training camp.
Amo-Ameyaw is now viewed as a senior player by Russell Martin following his breakthrough campaign last season.
Clubs hold interest in signing the young winger on loan, but Martin has challenged Amo-Ameyaw to "stake a claim" at Saints this summer.
The England youth international impressed on Friday night as Southampton recorded a 7-1 win over Eastleigh.
He won a penalty just after the break, which Sekou Mara dispatched, before dancing through defenders to set up Charly Alcaraz for the seventh goal.
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Sam Amo-Ameyaw is now viewed as a senior player at Saints (Image: Stuart Martin)
Asked by Southampton's media team about his aims during pre-season, Amo-Ameyaw said: "I'd say to try and prove myself.
"Try to prove to the staff, the players and the coaches that I'm trustworthy and that I can play my part in the team."
Saints are set for a busy training camp this week with a number of double sessions and two friendlies arranged.
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"It was tiring, the heat is killing us, but it was really good," Amo-Ameyaw added speaking after their session on Monday morning.
"It feels really good (to be out here with the team). Coming back for pre-season can be really tough, but I feel like it's been really good so far."
Saints are scheduled to face Ligue 2 Bordeaux on Wednesday, July 24 (10pm) before facing Montpellier on Saturday, July 27 (10pm).
Asked if he is looking forward to those games, Amo-Ameyaw said: "Yeah, 100 per cent. We have two tough games.
"But I feel with the team we have got now, we're more than capable of doing really well so I'm looking forward to it."
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