SAINTS and England star James Beattie helped kick off the launch of a group's debut album.

Opera outfit Amici joined the striker at the club's training ground in Marchwood to promote their new CD, The Opera Band.

The five members of the group, which includes David Habbin, who hails from Ringwood, have performed at this year's Champions' League final at Manchester's Old Trafford stadium, and with Dame Shirley Bassey at Wembley Arena.