GETTY SUPER CAL: Flattery in action for England Under-17s against Germany

The midfielder, who has captained the England Under-16 age-group side, put pen to paper on the pro contract this morning. Flattery begun a two-year scholarship with the Saints in July but couldn’t sign the professional agreement until today - his 17th birthday. Slattery was a regular for Southampton’s Under-18s last season, making 25 appearances and netting three goals.

Callum Slattery, who celebrates his 17th birthday today, has now signed his professional contract with #SaintsFC. pic.twitter.com/ee0b5DlIXX — Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) February 8, 2016

He also made his development squad debut last season, coming off the bench during an Under-21 Premier League Cup victory over Norwich at the age of 15. Southampton’s executive director of football Les Reed said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for Callum to follow in the footsteps of a long line of homegrown players at this club. “Callum has demonstrated the desire and talent to strive for first-team football at Southampton.