For this position in the slideshow it was a toss-up between Jay Rodriguez and Rickie Lambert, I know some people may find it strange that I have picked Rodriguez ahead of Lambert, even though the latter may have a better chance of being selected by England for the World Cup. However, its important to remember that Lambert is now 32 years old, and I dont think his loss would be as great as some people think, despite the importance of the eight goals that he has scored in the league this season. Rodriguez, on the other hand, is very much the future of table as he is still only 24 years old. Its also worth pointing out that he is Southamptons leading scorer this season with 10 league goals as well as a better average rating than Lambert. I remember when the Saints sealed his transfer from Burnley for £7m, some people felt they had paid over the odds for an average Championship striker. However, time has proved that the clubs judgement was precisely correct, and the players adaptability is another massive plus point for him. Although, many still consider him a striker; he actually now plays most of his games for Southampton as an attacking midfielder. This also creates an interesting possibility for England in the present in the future. Im sure most Southampton fans would agree that its imperative that Rodriguez is kept at the club.