Pre-season analysis: Southampton 0-3 Derby County

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MAY 13: Charlie Austin of Southampton reacts at the full time whistle as his team avoid the relegation the Premier League match between Southampton and Manchester City at St Mary's Stadium on May 13, 2018 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) /

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OSLO, NORWAY – MAY 29: Mohamed Amine Elyounoussi of Norway during training session before Iceland v Norway at Ullevaal Stadion on May 29, 2018 in Oslo, Norway. (Photo by Trond Tandberg/Getty Images) /

Moi looks sharp

Elyounoussi made his first start in Southampton colours today, and even though he only played 45 minutes before being replaced by Steven Davis, he impressed a lot of the Saints fans who chose to pay Derby County £5 to stream on their official website.

All in all the Norwegian did his best to create as the Saints struggled to find the back of the net, but the winger did influence proceedings from the left-hand side.

The 23-year-old has in essence replaced Dusan Tadic in terms of the amount of attacking play which will run through the winger, and based off of what we got to see today, we should be in safe hands.

A goal or an assist in the friendly against Dijon in a week would do even greater things for his confidence.