JAMES Ward-Prowse has revealed that his footballing New Year’s resolution is simply to add more goals to his game, despite “a lot on defensive work and the pressing,” in Saints’ current system. The 27-year-old brought his total for the season up to five with a stunning half-volley in the 1-1 draw with Spurs – which makes him just three off his best total (eight, in 2020-21) at the halfway point. On what he wanted in 2022,
James Ward Prowse said: “I think to score more goals. In our system and our shape there’s a lot on defensive work and the pressing side of the game. But I think that I’ve always wanted to score more goals, and of course the free-kicks are brilliant, but I feel I can contribute more goals from open play and have the buzz to get into the box more and contribute that way.”
Reflecting on 2021,
James Ward Prowse said: “I think a really successful and exciting year. We have some very successful moments but equally some tough challenges along the way, that’s what it is all about. Constant up and downs and the challenges that come with it – I’ve enjoyed every minute and learnt a lot along the way. It’s given me more hunger for the next year to be better and get through those challenges even more.”
