James Short saved Saracens from LV= Cup defeat on Friday night with a heroic last-minute tackle but the out-of-favour winger admits he may consider a move away from the Men in Black at the end of the season if the right opportunity comes along.

Sarries were struggling to hold on to a 24-21 lead over London Wasps at Adams Park and with just seconds left, Tom Howe looked certain to steal a win for the hosts before Short raced across and put the Wasps winger into touch.

It was a dramatic moment for the 24-year-old, who will always hold a place in Saracens history for his title-winning try against Leicester Tigers in 2011.

Short’s first team opportunities have been limited in recent months however and he admits there is a chance he could look elsewhere at the end of the season.

“If the right opportunity came along to move and get more game time then perhaps I would consider a move,” Short said.

“But at the moment I’m happy where I am, I'm currently contracted to Saracens for this year and next year.”

Short  joined the Saracens academy at 16 years old and came through the ranks with the likes of Will Fraser and George Kruis.

He is yet to start a Premiership match this season as he struggles to compete with fellow wingers Chris Ashton and David Strettle.

Short's current situation at Saracens comes in stark contrast to that memorable day in 2011 and Short admits he would have hoped to have had more of an impact since finishing the club’s top try-scorer that season.

“I would have hoped to have played more of a part,” he said. “I played well that year but I don’t want to rest on my laurels – I've tried to improve year after year.

“I think I'm more skilful now, stronger now, faster now, I think I read the game better but with the players we have it’s more difficult now for everyone to get more game time.

He added: “I've definitely been frustrated - every rugby player wants to be playing week in week out but because of the squad’s depth it makes it more difficult.

“It is a bit frustrating at times but for me I need to improve to become the best player I can be to get more time on the pitch. It’s more of a motivation for me than it is frustrating.”

Short rescued Saracens from defeat at Adams Park and his contribution was clearly appreciated by his teammates who immediately embraced him at the final whistle.

"It was just another tackle really," Short said. "I had to make the tackle and it was just lucky I did really.

"I had to run from the other side of the pitch and fortunately I managed to get him into touch. I’m just happy we held on for the win."