Eckert hails St Mary's factor in Southampton's win

Image caption, Tonda Eckert celebrates Southampton's win over West BromSouthampton manager Tonda Eckert thanked the Saints fans for helping them get over the line in their 3-2 win over West Brom.

Southampton were cruising 3-0 up at half-time thanks to goals from Leo Scienza and an Adam Armstrong double before the Baggies fought back and Eckert felt the home support was key.

Eckert told BBC Radio Solent: "I think the second half showed what an energy St Mary's can create for us and I take that as a positive.

"I'm trying to look at the result more positive as it's the Championship and there are no easy games.

"Both goals came from dead-ball situations and we need to defend them better, but we won…