After finally establishing himself at the heart of Southampton's defense, and having being given the honor of slipping on the captain's armband for the Japan national team, Maya Yoshida has had plenty of reasons to be cheerful this season. But the center-back, who had been operating chiefly in a back-up role since his arrival in England's south in 2012, insists he is not taking his place in the side for granted and has vowed to take his game to a new level next season. "Obviously this has been a good season for me, I've waited a long time for my chance and I am glad that I have …READ FULL ARTICLE
