Southampton ready to handle any side now, boasts Strachan

GORDON STRACHAN believes Southampton can “go toe-to-toe with anybody” as they go into today’s match against Sunderland at St Mary’s Stadium on the back of a fine recent run.

Southampton are unbeaten in six matches following Thursday’s goalless draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and are firmly established in the top half of the Premiership table.

And Saints boss Strachan feels his side are starting to reap the rewards of their hard-work in recent weeks. He said: “We are doing alright. We’ve got a nice glow about us. I feel confident the can go toe-to-toe with anybody with respect to other teams as well, as we know that any team can beat us.