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Matt Le Tissier and Francis Benali reunite for new career as agents

Southampton favourites Matt Le Tissier and Francis Benali will become football agents after launching their own management company.

The pair have set up 73 Management and believe they can represent players for the good of their careers rather than to look for easy-money deals.

Former England international Le Tissier, Southampton's second-highest scorer, said: "We're really looking forward to introducing our first-class services to players and their families.

"Francis and I are keen to use our in-depth knowledge of the game, both from our playing days and subsequent coaching and media work, to mentor players and help them make the right decisions for their football careers."

The company's name comes from the shirt numbers Le Tissier and Benali -- both now 47 -- wore at Saints as they made over 900 top-flight appearances between them.

Benali, who spent almost all of his career at Southampton, added: "We have a real passion for the game and feel we have a responsibility to pass on our knowledge and experience to the younger generation.

"Our advice will always be based on what is best for our players and their families, with their long-term interests at heart.

"We've been in their boots and will aim to take as much worry and stress away from them as possible, so they can focus on football."

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