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Southampton boss Koeman delighted with stand-in keeper Davis for victory

Southampton boss Ronald Koeman was delighted with their 2-0 win over Burnley.

Shane Long's third Premier League goal for Saints and a second-half own goal from Burnley skipper Jason Shackell was enough to keep Koeman's side in the hunt for a Champions League spot.

Koeman was full of praise for stand-in goalkeeper Kelvin Davis after the Southampton stalwart stepped in following an early injury to Fraser Forster.

"Kelvin is a very experienced goalkeeper," said Koeman, who celebrated his 52nd birthday with another three points.

"He was looking very comfortable and confident and made two great saves. The Ings shot was a great save at a very important moment.

"It is difficult because it was a long time ago that he played. The positive thing is that he is an experienced goalkeeper. He wasn't nervous to come in, he looked comfortable and that is important for the defenders and the team organisation.

"He was joking after and said maybe they will take him to the national team."

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