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Phil Dowson celebrating with George Hendy after last season's Gallagher PREM final win (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson has 'no doubt' Saints star Hendy will eventually get England call

Tommy Freeman is ready to return to action (picture: Claire Jones/redhatphoto.co.uk)

Freeman 'fully refreshed' as he gets ready to return to Saints action

Archie McParland is looking forward to the new season (picture: Tom Kwah/Northampton Saints)

The big interview: Tom Vickers talks to Saints scrum-half Archie McParland

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Saints' head groundsman played key role at FIFA World Cup

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IN PICTURES: Champions are back in business as Saints return to training

Aiden Reid signed a full-time deal with Saints ahead of next season (picture: Northampton Saints)

Saints trio selected by England Under-18s as two others are invited to train

Saints claimed Gallagher PREM glory last weekend (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Some key dates for Saints supporters as next season starts to come into focus

Tommy Freeman (photo by Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

Try guy Freeman had full belief Saints would find a way to win PREM final

Fin Smith celebrated with a Tommy Freeman mask tucked in his shorts (picture: Adam Gumbs)

Saints star Smith admits title-winning season 'has not been the easiest'

Tommy Freeman (photo by Leila Coker/Getty Images)

Six Saints stars named in England squad for Nations Championship

Alex Mitchell (centre) with Alex Coles (left) and Fraser Dingwall (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints star Mitchell: 'I was in gear two or three just to get to 80 minutes'
Alex Mitchell admits he was 'in gear two or three just to get to 80 minutes' in Saturday's Gallagher PREM final.
Tom Vickers

George Furbank at Saints' title parade on Sunday afternoon (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Furbank: Incredible support makes Saints' title celebrations even more special

Saints delivered Gallagher PREM glory for the second time in three seasons on Saturday (photo by Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

Northampton Saints 26 Exeter Chiefs 17: Tom Vickers' review and player ratings

Henry Pollock picked up the silverware and the player of the match prize (photo by Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

'Dream' day for Saints star Pollock as he drives boyhood club to PREM glory

George Furbank lifted the Gallagher PREM trophy in his final game for Saints (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Skipper Furbank so grateful to Saints as he gets his perfect send-off

George Furbank at Saints' title parade in 2024 (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Title parade set as supporters get chance to celebrate with Saints heroes

Rob Baxter (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Opposition view: Magnanimous Baxter gives full credit to Saints after final

The Saints players were able to celebrate claiming title glory (photo by Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

Dowson and Co to soak up celebrations after Saints become champions again

Fin Smith scored a late winner for Saints at Exeter in April (photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Northampton Saints v Exeter Chiefs: Big match preview

Alex Mitchell in Saints training this week (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Northampton Saints v Exeter Chiefs: Full team news for the PREM final

Sam Vesty loves this Saints squad (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints squad have turned head coach Vesty into 'an absolute fanboy'

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Double boost for Exeter as wings are passed fit to face Saints in PREM final

George Hendy came off the bench to produce a moment of magic against Bath in the 2024 Gallagher PREM final (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Hendy focuses on consistency rather than trying to replicate his final heroics

Alex Mitchell scored against Exeter at Sandy Park in April (photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Dowson gives latest update on Saints star Mitchell ahead of PREM final

Fin Smith celebrating with Henry Pollock (left) (picture: Peter Short)

Smith praises Saints team-mate Pollock's 'absolutely unbelievable' performance

Saints are set to be backed by a black, green and gold Shoe Army at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on Saturday (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Kits are confirmed for Saints' Gallagher PREM final at Allianz Stadium

Josh Kemeny (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints star Kemeny 'couldn't be more excited' about playing in a PREM final

Exeter won at Bath on Saturday afternoon (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Confirmed: Saints to face Exeter Chiefs in Gallagher PREM final
Saints will face Exeter Chiefs in the Gallagher PREM final at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham next Saturday (June 20, 3pm kick-off).
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George Furbank grabbed the win for Saints (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Northampton Saints 36 Gloucester 32: Tom Vickers' review and player ratings

Fin Smith is the Gallagher PREM player of the month for April

Saints star Smith named Gallagher PREM player of the month

Fin Smith (photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

England fly-half Smith named Saints' player of the month for April

Ollie Sleightholme scored two tries against Bath (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Sleightholme 'getting there' as he seeks to peak during Saints' title push

Sam Graham (centre) (photo by Morgan Harlow/Getty Images)

Saints forward Graham happy to be unpopular as he seeks win against Bath

Tom Litchfield (photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Litchfield making up for lost time as he continues to shine for Saints

Fraser Dingwall (photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Dingwall gives an insight into Saints' relentless attacking mindset

Rob Baxter (photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Opposition view: Exeter boss Baxter 'a bit annoyed and angry' with himself

Phil Dowson (photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Dowson discusses Saints' win at Exeter, Tom Litchfield and facing Bath again

Ed Prowse (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints forwards relishing physical battle against Exeter

George Hendy (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Fit-again Hendy hoping to make better memories on second trip to Sandy Park

Sam Graham (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Vesty delivers Saints injury update ahead of trip to Exeter Chiefs

Saints were beaten at Sandy Park on Sunday afternoon (photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

'Step too far' for Saints in PREM Rugby Cup semi-final at Exeter

Luke Green (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints players 'absolutely love coming into work every day'

Sam Vesty (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

'Let's go and get it', Vesty tells Saints ahead of cup semi-final

Sonny Goode scored for Saints on finals day (picture: Will Gupwell)

Reed 'really proud' of Saints Under-18s as season reaches conclusion

Edoardo Todaro (picture: Ketan Shah)

Saints teenager Todaro so good he's even made Lions star Freeman nervous
Tommy Freeman has hailed ‘pretty special’ Saints teenager Edoardo Todaro.
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Josh Hodge (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Exeter full-back Hodge handed ban after seeing red against Saints

Alex Coles (picture: Adam Gumbs)

Alex outlines review process at Saints after dramatic Exeter draw

Saints claimed title glory at Kingsholm back in February (picture: Andrew Fosker for Premiership Rugby)

Academy League schedule set as Saints bid to claim title again

Fin Smith shone against Exeter (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Smith helps Saints to ‘block it all out’ as they prove a point against Exeter

Rob Baxter (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Opposition view: Exeter 'took a step forward' in defeat at Saints

Phil Dowson and Sam Vesty (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

'Great challenge' for Saints as they face tough test at Sandy Park fortress

Craig Maxwell-Keys dished out a red card to Niall Armstrong on Sunday (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints fly-half Smith reflects on red card incident as Armstrong is suspended

Alex Coles impressed against Sale Sharks (picture: Adam Gumbs)

Coles confident Saints can avoid burnout as they tackle tighter turnarounds

Api Ratuniyarawa (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images for Barbarians)

Former Saints forwards are on the move

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