Still challenges Southampton to maintain winning habit in pre-season

Even so, his team made encouraging strides in Tuesday’s 4-1 victory over Gillingham at Staplewood, as opposed to their 2-1 victory

over Eastleigh.

In two 60-minute games, goals from Cameron Archer, Ross Stewart, Tyler Dibling, and Kuryu Matsuki clinched the team’s second

victory of the summer.

After a lacklustre Premier League season that saw them finish with 12 points and two wins, the 32-year-old is eager to get St. Mary’s

back to winning ways.

“It was very positive, you could see there was improvement, there was progression, there were a lot of positive things to take,”

continued Still.

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“At this early stage, you concentrate on the physical element, but there are still details that we need to work on and enhance. Many of

the boys received 60.

Many of the boys who returned late last week or this week received 45 or 30. Players are being developed and brought to the point

where they are needed.

“As long as we keep doing the basics and get into the habit of winning, we are moving in the right direction,” he stated.

“We mentioned at the previous meeting that we are familiar with the gaffer and his preferred style of play. We were aware that the

fight would be rough.

We competed, which is crucial because we want competition as soon as it arises. It will be more competitive if the teams are better.

On Friday, July 18, Saints will play Sport Republic’s Valenciennes in another 120-minute friendly behind closed doors at Staplewood.

After that, they will train in Girona against Espanyol before playing Brighton at home on Saturday, August 2, to conclude the

preseason.