Hughes: 'We need to take more risks'

The 'Saints' have had a mixed start ot the season, and have relied largely on Danny Ings to score their goals so far.

However, other than the on-loan striker, who has scored three times, their other attacking players have had difficulties.

The likes of Charlie Austin, Manolo Gabbiadini and Shane Long are all yet to score yet in the league, and thei manager wants them to take more risks in front of goal to change that.

"If you’re a striker you’ve got to remind yourself sometimes of the sound of the ball hitting the back of the net," Hughes said.

"That might just be getting six balls and hitting them with no keeper and just getting used to the timing of hitting balls quickly and hearing that great sound of the ball hitting the back of the net. Sometimes it can be as simple as that just to trigger another run of goals.

"Sometimes it’s the psychology of the game. Sometimes you just need something to fly in off your backside and you’re off and running again. Maybe that is what we need"