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Some work for Quarshie to do on defending this week I fancy.

Saints passing in attacking areas is still far too poor. Needs more composure.

I guess it'll be a while before we what Saints can do as an attacking force.

Bad news if Quarsie's crocked already.

Passing the ball backwards to the 'keeper from a good attacking position still not been drilled out of Saints yet then.

One way traffic unsurprisingly. Just wondering whether it was a good idea to organise a pre-season friendly where Saints hardly ever touch the ball.

League points won at the start of the season are just as valuable as those earned at the end. I just hope Saints don't find themselves doing catch up after a slow transfer window with a make-do-and-mend start to the season.

I'm surprised the ref didn't just award the game to Spain on points she's that bent.

That losing mentality will take some effort to shake off.

Downs scores with his first decent chance. Nice run and finish.

The lack of any attacking threat is becoming a little bit worrying.

Stephens concedes penalty. What a captain.

Nice assist from Stephens there. 😵

Saints lacking in ideas in the final third but that's nothing new.

Plenty of room for Espanyol striker to pick his spot. Ramsdale saves.

Espanyol finding plenty of space down the flanks.

1-1 then. Strong opponents for Saints that'll give the manager plenty to think about. Not exactly a lot of encouragement in attack though.

Bree hits post from FK. Saints actually getting in attacking areas for a few moments.

If Saints can play this poorly and still grab 1-0 leads then there'll be some hope for the season ahead. 😇 Baz takes player of the half award. Without his saves this would look embarrassing.

Ref's a joke.

Bazunu getting a good work out. Another good save.

I nip to the loo and it's suddenly 1-0 to Saints.

Saints almost concede. Saved by Baz foot on the line.

Crossing dreadful from Saints. If this is part of the plan for the coming season then it desperately needs improvement. Still will have seen that plenty of work is needed to turn that losing mentality into a winning one.

Ref has been giving niggly fouls all the game so no surprise that's a penalty.