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Huddersfield 0-0 Southampton: Three key players

By Erik Franzo

HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND - AUGUST 26: Nathan Redmond of Southampton in action during the Premier League match between Huddersfield Town and Southampton at John Smith's Stadium on August 26, 2017 in Huddersfield, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)
HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND - AUGUST 26: Nathan Redmond of Southampton in action during the Premier League match between Huddersfield Town and Southampton at John Smith's Stadium on August 26, 2017 in Huddersfield, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) /
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HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND – AUGUST 26: Fraser Forster of Southampton during the Premier League match between Huddersfield Town and Southampton at John Smith’s Stadium on August 26, 2017 in Huddersfield, England. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images)
HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND – AUGUST 26: Fraser Forster of Southampton during the Premier League match between Huddersfield Town and Southampton at John Smith’s Stadium on August 26, 2017 in Huddersfield, England. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images) /

Fraser Forster

He had his hands full against Huddersfield who bent in a lot of quality crosses from the wings. The best save came when he threw his body at a ball that landed on his six.  In that moment he showed no fear as Steve Mounie came crashing in and caught a piece of Forster on the way through.

A second save on a sudden Tom Ince strike showed fans he can still get to the ground quickly when needed.

It wasn’t all pretty however as he did drop a cross from the left side.  Although, he made up for it with a quality secondary save on the ground.  Forster also had a very awkward moment as a ball dribbled to his right. Luckily it resulted in the ball rolling out of play, but the Forster ended up into his own post.

Considering his so-so start to the season, and his omission from the Three Lions roster, Forster put in a solid game. The clean sheet marks two in three Premier League games, and he kept Southampton in it early. Let’s hope he builds on this performance in weeks ahead.