Hasenhuttl thrilled for 'super professional' Shane Long

The Southampton boss hailed the Republic of Ireland striker after he ended long goal drought

Southampton's Shane Long scores their side's second goal of the game during the Premier League match at St Mary's, Southampton. Picture date: Saturday February 19, 2022.

Ralph Hasenhuttl has hailed "role model" Shane Long's patience and professionalism after notching his first Premier League goal for Southampton in all but two years.

Long nodded home to seal Saints' 2-0 win over Everton on Saturday, for his first top-flight goal since the 2-0 victory over Aston Villa on February 22, 2020.