Southampton teammates have hailed the impact of Graziano Pelle this season.
Pelle was superb in victory over Newcastle United last weekend.
Team captain Jose Fonte said: "Every day that he spends with us and he trains he's getting better, more confident.
"Obviously, the goals help, and he's showing he was a good addition."
Midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin believes Pelle has already proven to be a good replacement for Rickie Lambert.
"Graziano is doing very well," he said.
"He's a very strong lad, he's someone who gives us like what Rickie gave us last year.
"He's a strong pivot, we can play on him when a team presses us and he does it very well, and on top of that he's a technical player, he has good movement."
