 By this stage, a key player in the Southampton lineup was Guernsey-born striker Matthew Le Tissier, the best-loved player in Saints' recent history.He was voted PFA Young Player of the Year in 1990 and later made seven appearances for the England national team – he finally retired in 2002 at the age of 33.During his time with the Saints, Le Tissier was approached more than once by several bigger clubs (including Manchester United) but chose to stick with the Saints despite never winning a major trophy or experiencing European football with them.