Southampton 1-2 Burnley: Premier League - Three Key Saints Players

Southampton 1-2 Burnley: Premier League – Three Key Saints Players

Burnley's Czech striker Matej Vydra (L) vies with Southampton's Danish defender Jannik Vestergaard during the English Premier League football match between Southampton and Burnley at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, southern England on February 15, 2020. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images) /

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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 15: Danny Ings of Southampton celebrates after he scores a goal to make it 1-1 during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Burnley FC at St Mary’s Stadium on February 15, 2020 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images) /

Danny Ings

Ings was involved at both ends and played a key part in Burnley’s opener. An early corner was drifted in by Ashley Westwood but Ings chose to leave the ball rather than clear it. Unfortunately for the Southampton striker, the ball crept in at the near post and in doing so, left the home team with a mountain to climb.

It’s unclear whether Ings received a call from a teammate or whether he simply misjudged the flight of the ball but either way, it was frustrating for the home supporters who had braved the stormy conditions. In fairness to Ings, he displayed the mental fortitude to seek redemption for his error with a lovely curled effort, which beat the underworked Pope in the Burnley goal.

Ings ran a lot for the common cause but was limited in terms of chances which came his way. With Boufal going off injured and Redmond already missing, it was left to Armstrong and Djenepo to provide the creativity. The former worked hard but the latter was unable to stamp his mark on the game. Nevertheless, Ings will remain positive that his goals can fire Saints to the sanctuary of mid table and in doing so, earn a much coveted England call up.