Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg believes Mark Hughes could prove to be just the manager Southampton need to secure their Premier League safety.

The Saints cruised into the FA Cup semi-finals with a win over Wigan on Sunday, in what was Hughes' first match in charge.

And Hojbjerg has revealed how the former Stoke City boss has immediately begun instilling an improved attitude and work ethic on the training pitch since replacing Mauricio Pellegrino.

"I think I speak on everyone's behalf when it's been positive and he has given energy and good vibes, a new fresh start," said the 22-year-old.

"He worked a lot on intensity and the discipline and desire to take the extra meters, to do what we have to do as a team and an individual in our own position and the basics.

"I am looking forward to working more with him and his assistants.

"Like we have said many times we have a really good team, some really good players, and maybe this is the perfect fit. Nothing is perfect in this world but this is a good start."