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SHE has the heart of a true Saint and is in a premier league of her own.

After months of anticipation and preparation, the search for a glamorous new face to represent the city has come to an end with the crowning of 17-year-old Chelsea Collins as Miss Southampton 2007.

Joining Chelsea at the Miss England final will be the new Mr Southampton 2007, 6ft 5in tall James Barton,22.

Sixth-form student Chelsea beat stiff competition, with 18 beauty queen hopefuls gracing the catwalk and stage of the Directors Suite at St Mary's Stadium.

Winning over the panel of judges through three costume changes, including a swimwear round and an evening gown display, Chelsea was a top favourite for both Saints acting chairman Leon Crouch, and an almost rather smitten team captain Claus Lundekvam as the votes were cast.

Impressing Southampton FC's finest not only with her stunning looks, Chelsea also won points with her warm and confident personality.

"It is such an honour to be Miss Southampton. I love this city and I love the Saints," said season-ticket holder Chelsea.

Chelsea, who is studying performing arts at St Peter's School, near her home in Bournemouth, and has ambitions to be a singer, has been a lifelong Saints supporter and will be back at St Mary's on Sunday to cheer on her team for the crucial home tie against Southend.

"My mum, dad and me are such big fans and it does make winning this competition here even more important to me," she added.

Joining Leon Crouch, Claus Lundekvam and Daily Echo reporter Corey Stephenson on the judging panel, were last year's Miss Southampton Joanne Jones, Miss England 2006 Eleanor Glynn, Top Cutz salon owner Jason Insch and Saints' business development manager John O'Sullivan.

"It's been really good fun," said Mr Crouch.

Runners-up were 17-year-old Virginia Morton in third place and 22-year-old Hayley Smith in second.

Chelsea will now go to the Miss England 2007 finals on June 30 at a star-studded event in Leicester.