MANAGER Will Still is worried his players are unable to recognise key moments and insisted Preston's hard work beat Southampton's talent in a 2-0 defeat at St Mary's.

Saints suffered a third successive Championship loss, despite finishing the game with more forwards on the pitch than defenders, as Preston secured the win with a late goal.

Paul Heckingbottom's side scored their first, through Lewis Dobbin, soon after a succession of errors from Southampton prompted vocal frustration from supporters.

That anger grew stronger following the final whistle, as the players and coaches felt the ire of supporters as they now sit one place above the relegation zone.

Still said: "I think on pitch, you've got to read the situation, read the game. Does every goal kick need to go short? Does every pass need to go sideways or backwards?

Will Still during the Championship match between Southampton and Preston North End. (Image: Stuart Martin)

"Or do you decide, in a manly way, to get the ball out of the pitch and take the pressure away from that? Go and win a...