Bannan Hails Southampton Youngster Charles as the Ideal Partner for Him at Wednesday: Zack Oaten

Bannan credits the Southampton loanee for helping him enhance his attacking abilities this season, enabling the 20-year-old to secure more playing time while also allowing the 34-year-old Bannan to showcase his top form on the field.

Charles has impressed many at Hillsborough and won the man of the match award following their 3-2 win over West Brom on the weekend, which Bannan says will only continue as their relationship grows. 

“I’ve been able to attack a lot more because I’ve realised quickly that he’s a boy that plays beyond his years and age. 

“He knows the position really well; he’s experienced with playing international games and you can see that playing alongside him. 

“He’s the perfect foil for me because he allows me to go and do stuff higher up the pitch and he’s able to sweep up and do the dirty side of the game. 

"I’ve really enjoyed playing with him and I’m looking forward to playing the rest of the season with him, he’s been perfect for me and I’ve now got two goals in two games - that’s probably down to him doing the hard work and I get all the plaudits.”