Southampton B team coach Lee Skyrme has asked his players to finish high in the Premier League 2 playoffs.

The Saints only need a single point to confirm they will be in the promotion playoffs.

However, Skyrme knows that if they can finish higher among those positions, they will get a favorable home draw for the playoffs.

“We've got a nice finish to the season now with all our games meaning something, so our focus is to finish as high as we can in the playoffs," Skyrme told club media as they get ready to take on Stoke City on Friday.

“The higher you finish the more likely that games are at home as well. First and foremost though is the development of our players.

“You learn more from them in the games that mean something, with the pressure that brings. It'll be a good learning experience for the lads and good for us to see if there are things they still need to develop or if they are in a good place."