Southampton striker Charlie Austin hit a hat-trick in a closed doors friendly against Fulham yesterday.

The 28-year-old striker, who was the club's nine-goal top-scorer last season, has played just 103 minutes of Premier League football this term.

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, another forgotten man in the Saints ranks, also scored in the 5-1 win.

Meanwhile, former Saints boss Lawrie McMenemy is full of praise for midfielder Steven Davis.

Davis was awarded an MBE last week.

He wrote for the Daily Echo: "I have always thought that Steven Davis is the sort of player I would like to have in my squad.

"He plays in that important midfield general type position, never gives less than 100 per cent and looks like a leader.

"Every club needs one of these types on the pitch, and whether it's the influx of so many foreign players around the Premier League or it is because of the movement of players, a lot of clubs that I watch seem to have players who are undoubtedly skilful but seem to be playing more for themselves than the team.

"Steven Davis does not fall into that category."