Southampton boss Ronald Koeman admitted relief after victory over Hull City.

Saints turned it around in the second period to secure the win thanks to a James Ward-Prowse penalty and another from Graziano Pelle.

Koeman said: "In the end yes but it took us a long time that I recognise my team on the pitch. It wasn't the first 45 minutes.

"Hull played well, Hull was the better team, of course we had the better chances and we have to score after one minute and it makes it much more easier.

"Graziano get a good chance, good save of the goalkeeper, but looking nervous. I was disappointed about that and unhappy at half time. If you fight for relegation you have to be nervous but if you fight for something special in the season, why are you nervous?

"We know our qualities and it wasn't good enough in the first half."