Soccer: Strachan takes long hard look to get faltering Saints firing

GORDON STRACHAN is looking long and hard at his squad as Southampton attempt to get their season back up and running with victory over Leicester tonight.

Following a promising start to the season which saw Saints climb as high as fourth in the Premiership, a poor run over Christmas has left Strachan questioning the commitment of his players.

The Scot claimed too many of his men were scared in the 1-0 defeat at home to Arsenal on December 29 and says he does not know where to start after watching last season's FA Cup finalists thumped 3-0 by Newcastle in the third round on Sunday.