Charlie Austin scored his first goals in European club competition as Southampton beat Sparta Prague 3-0 in the Europa League.
Charlie Austin scored a first-half brace as Southampton made a winning start to their Europa League campaign with a comprehensive 3-0 beating of Sparta Prague.
It was the first time Saints were playing in the competition proper for 13 years having lost in the play-off round last term.
Saints boss Claude Puel made seven changes to his starting line-up and was rewarded with a committed performance and his first competitive victory since taking the reins at the St Mary's Stadium.