Nathan Jones says he "genuinely" believes he can keep Southampton in the Premier League - and is not trying to shift blame for their dismal form.
Jones has lost six of seven league games since taking over in November, with Saints bottom of the table.
He said after last Saturday's 3-0 defeat at Brentford that he had let his players down and "pandered" to things since taking over.
But Jones said on Thursday: "I don't get pressured from anyone."
He added: "I listen to people but I have made decisions here and I live and die by my decisions.