Patches O Houlihan

Ramsdale strictly speaking is still a Saint

There was some very lackadaisical defending from Charles when Manning was defending two attackers and needed his help. I didn't see much to warranty the MoM aside from the wonder strike. Do NI have any games lined up?

Great for us - easy game after a great start. Stewart got a half hour run out. Edozie superb in his half hour: He knows he needs to stake a claim while Scienza is out. Fellows likely feeling a bit of pressure from Edozie and Matsuki, he'll be pleased to have got an assist.

THB supplied it for Fellows

Agree with this. Azaz’s interview with Adam Blackmore after the game against Norwich is worth a listen. Mentally he is in the zone - but today will be about threading the eye of a needle rather than a physical beasting. There will be times when it doesn’t look pretty and we need to stay on his side. I would play Matsuki (not Fellows) because he is good in tight spaces and turns up in unexpected places at set pieces.

I see Rambo has made the enlarged 35 man England squad for the friendly against Uruguay. He'll be pleased that he at least has a chance to show his potential before the group gets slimmed down for the second game against Japan. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/clyrnrgp6k6o

Isn't Jelert here on season long loan?

Is there any news on when Scienza is back? We could have done with him on the subs bench today.

I really don't miss Baz

I thought I saw Koeman in the crowd!

I make it 5 across the game (counting 2 for the double save)

Peretz you fucking beauty! Get in there Saints. That's how you make the playoffs - win these tough games.

Their young LB has looked like an accident waiting to happen since minute 1.

I think Matsuki has been pretty good. I'd leave Fellows on the bench for at least 20 mins - he's not been up to much recently and has no ability to shoot, whereas Matsuki gets missed at corners and positions himself really well. Norfolk will be up against it and there might be some opportunities at set pieces.

That was a solid half from Saints. I've said it before and I'll say it again. When Azaz plays well, Saints play well.