West Brom 2-3 Southampton: Three key players

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WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 03: James Ward-Prowse of Southampton celebrates scoring his side’s third goal during the match between West Bromwich Albion and Southampton at The Hawthorns on February 3, 2018 in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images) /

James Ward-Prowse

Whilst Lemina was Southampton’s Man of the Match thanks to his bossing performance, James Ward-Prowse was directly involved in both of the other two goals.

JWP has now found the back of the net four times in his last five games, with his clever free-kick giving the Saints breathing room not long after half-time.

The English midfielder also once again set up Jack Stephens for another goal, with the 24-year-old defender scoring his third goal in as many games with a sweet, glancing header.

Previously Ward-Prowse had been criticised for rarely stamping his mark but he was comfortably one of the best players on the pitch yesterday.