Saints focused on future - Eckert
Southampton boss Tonda Eckert claims there is no change in the mood of his players despite the side's rise into the top six in the Championship.
[Getty Images] Southampton boss Tonda Eckert claims there is no change of mood in their dressing room despite the side's rise into the Championship's top six. Saints moved above Wrexham into sixth place on goal difference with their midweek win over Norwich City. "We need to focus on the job," Eckert told BBC Radio Solent.
"I haven't noticed anything being different. I think the group, the players are so focused on what's coming up. They looked so sharp and focused today in training.
" Saints next host Oxford United on Saturday (15:00 GMT), opponents who are trying to avoid relegation and are in good form of late. Eckert's side lost 2-1 to the U's in a disappointing reverse fixture on Boxing Day and new boss Matt Bloomfield has led them on a four-match undefeated streak. "We have always faced teams that are full of confidence," Eckert added.
"It was the same on Wednesday (Norwich City), it was the same on the weekend before (Coventry). They do have some weapons so it's important to stay awake. " Listen to more Southampton content on BBC Sounds Latest Southampton news and analysis Listen to Southampton content on BBC Sounds