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Ex-Southampton striker Austin signs for AFC Totton

Ex Southampton, QPR and Burnley forward Charlie Austin has signed for seventh tier side AFC Totton.

The 35-year-old made 48 appearances last season for League Two side Swindon Town, scoring 14 goals across all competitions before the expiration of his contract.

The striker said James Beattie, former Saint and director of football at the Stags, persuaded him to sign for the club.

“James Beattie got in touch with me in May and asked me the situation," Austin told the club website. , external

"We stayed in contact and he invited me to come and train with the club.