Ralph Hasenhuttl hopes Danny Ings can be a golden boot winner

Southampton boss knows the important of Danny Ings to his Premier League team.

Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl has backed Danny Ings to compete for the Premier League golden boot after his double inspired his side’s emphatic 3-1 win at struggling Watford.

Ings gave the visitors a 16th minute lead before adding a second after the second-half drinks break, taking his goal tally for the season to 21 – 18 of them in the top flight.