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Fraser is in frame Martin

- James Hindle

RYAN Fraser has forced his way into the first team picture according to Southampton boss Russell Martin.

The Scotland winger has had to wait for his chances after arriving on loan from Newcastle but with injuries to Kamaldeen Sulemana and Samuel Edozie he got Martin’s attention at the right time.

Fraser produced two fine finishes against Walsall and set up Sekou Mara as Saints eased to a 19th match unbeaten – one short of a club record without a loss.

Che Adams came off the bench to slide in a fourth to confirm Southampton’s progress to the fourth round and avoid a copy of last year’s exit to fourth-tier opposition.

Martin said: “He was really good, really brilliant. He has such an amazing attitude and is a good example for the young boys.

“He’s been great coming off the bench recently. Now Sam Edozie’s got an injury so Ryan has put himself in the frame to play from the start.