Young striker Sam Gallagher has been included in the Southampton starting lineup for this afternoon's Premier League clash against Everton.

The 18-year-old will partner Rickie Lambert in attack, while Jack Cork has been given a start in the midfield, with Morgan Schneiderlin injured.

As for visiting Everton, loanee winger Gerard Deulofeu will feature as part of a three-man attacking midfield behind lone centre-forward Romelu Lukaku.

Meanwhile, Sylvain Distin and Kevin Mirallas have been ruled out for the Champions League hopefuls through injury.

Southampton: Boruc; Clyne, Fonte, Lovren, Shaw; Wanyama, Cork, S Davis, Lallana; Lambert, Gallagher

Everton: Howard; Coleman, Stones, Alcaraz, Baines; Barry, McCarthy; Naismith, Barkley, Deulofeu; Lukaku

You can follow Sports Mole's live text updates of events at the St Mary's Stadium here.