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Southampton 2-0 Dijon FCO: 3 takeaway points for Saints

ByMarc Walker|
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 14: General view inside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Southampton and Chelsea at St Mary's Stadium on April 14, 2018 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 14: General view inside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Southampton and Chelsea at St Mary's Stadium on April 14, 2018 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images)
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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – APRIL 14: General view inside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Southampton and Chelsea at St Mary’s Stadium on April 14, 2018 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – APRIL 14: General view inside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Southampton and Chelsea at St Mary’s Stadium on April 14, 2018 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images)

Southampton triumphed 2-0 over French Ligue 1 side Dijon FCO this afternoon in what was their fourth pre-season friendly.

An improved Southampton display and goals from strikers Shane Long and Manolo Gabbiadini saw Mark Hughes’ side show some progress after last weekend’s 3-0 loss to Derby County.

The game marked the end of the team’s week-long training camp in France and they now return to England to play two further pre-season games before the Premier League begins.

Here are three key takeaway points from a potentially important match for Saints: