Mark Hughes has hailed the importance of Southampton gaining their first league win of the season before the international break, after his side beat Crystal Palace 2-0.
Goals from Danny Ings and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg in the second period were enough to seal the win, although it could've been more as both sides hit the woodwork, Charlie Austin had a penalty saved and Christian Benteke missed numerous chances.
Hughes however was delighted with the victory, and hopes it will give his players a boost once they return from international duties.
"They've got a lot of good players they can call upon but it was more about us being able to control the game for long periods," he said, speaking post-match to Sky Sports.