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VIDEO: Mauricio Pochettino praises 'collective effort' of Southampton for early success
SOUTHAMPTON boss Mauricio Pochettino has hailed the collective qualities of his side for their early season success.
The Saints are fifth in the table, with their win against Liverpool and draw away at Manchester United notable highlights.
And Pochettino believes his side's pressing tactics have worked well.
He said: "Beyond the contributions of Fonte and Lovren, a lot of it has to do with the collective effort of the team.
Mauricio Pochettino Southampton presser
"We do well regaining possession when we don't have ball."
Southampton are going to give Pablo Osvaldo and Steven Davis fitness tests ahead of the Stoke game.
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