Lowe happy with Saints quality

In have come Nilsson, Van Damme and Crouch. Out has gone the lamentable Delgado with Jo Tessem next to follow. With a strong first team and competition for every place, there isn't the pressure to bring in too many more fresh faces.

"We never close the door on transfers," said Lowe, "but equally you can have too many players rather than too few.

"We're the envy of many clubs, because our squad is strong and deep."

Read the editor's view on Saints squad strength for the upcoming season