Maya Yoshida would love to play for Southampton in the Europa League next season.

The defender is hopeful that Ronald Koeman's men can finish off what has been a fantastic season so far by qualifying for the Europa League.

And he believes that, for himself and his teammates, it is time they went to the next stage.

"I am 26, this year 27, so I think it's time to play another level," he told the Daily Echo.

"I think it will be a really good new challenge for me as well, and for the other lads as well, so I really want to get the chance of playing that competition."