ADAM Lallana insists he no longer lets speculation about his future affect him on the pitch.

Yet again this season, there have been regular stories in the national press linking Premier League sides such as Birmingham and Stoke with Saints’ star midfielder.

With his contract due to expire next summer, that speculation has only heightened.

But it is something Lallana has been used to dealing with for a few years now.

And, despite that constant attention, the 22-year-old academy product has always remained loyal to Saints.

“I’m really enjoying it at the moment,” he said.

Full story in today's Daily Echo plus match report, analysis and pictures from Saturday's FA Cup win over Shrewsbury.