Saints announce new pre-season details ahead of Germany trip

SAINTS have announced details for a second friendly to be played during their pre-season camp in Germany later this month. The St Mary's side will play German second division team Eintracht Braunschweig on Friday, July 24 at 7pm BST at the Eintracht Stadion, Braunschweig's home ground. That match will be followed for a second friendly while in Germany against third tier outfit SC Preußen Münster on Saturday, August 1. Supporters will be able to attend both matches with ticket details set to be confirmed in due course. Saints players reported for physical testing on Monday and Tuesday before returning to Staplewood on Thursday. They included Leo Scienza, Daniel Peretz, Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Aaron Ramsdale, who spent last season on loan at Newcastle United. The major absentees were Shea Charles and Cyle Larin who have been handed extended breaks due to their international commitments this summer with Northern Ireland and Canada respectively. Saints' first pre-season friendly is away at National League neighbours Eastleigh on Saturday (July 18) for a 7.45pm kick-off.