Race for play-offs is now in our hands - Eckert

Southampton boss Tonda Eckert has said the race for the play-offs is now in their hands after his side snatched a late equaliser against West Brom on Wednesday night.

Cyle Larin's injury time goal extended the Saint's unbeaten run to 11 games in all competitions, and moved them to within touching distance of 6th placed Wrexham.

"It was very important to get that late equaliser because we have yet to play Wrexham, so from now on it's in our own hands," Eckert told BBC Radio Solent.

"It was important to dig deep and tonight showed the character of the team.

"There will be more games that look more beautiful, but today we showed we can play better, but we played a good team who are fighting for everything.

"Today we have to be happy to take the point and move on."

Southampton head to the league leaders Coventry on Saturday for what will be their fourth consecutive away game in all competitions.

"Four on the bounce was always going to be tough," he said.

"It is not easy to maintain the energies, but we are pushing. Now we have to recover and go strong again against Coventry.

"There were things today that didn't go in our favour, but it is what it is. It was a big and important character test for us."