Eckert praises Azaz and Saints' 'sacrifice'
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Southampton boss Tonda Eckert said his team needed to show resilience to secure victory over Norwich on Wednesday night.
Finn Azaz's 10th goal of the season, midway through the first half, gave the Saints a lead they didn't relinquish - but they were indebted to their defence, and late saves by goalkeeper Daniel Peretz, for the match-clinching clean sheet.
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Eckert told BBC Radio Solent: "You will have some games in the season when it comes down to the sacrifice of the players, the desire to win a game of football.
"We had some quality moments up the pitch and just needed to be resilient at the other end - I'm very happy.
"Double figures for Finn [Azaz] now, he's been working for that and now he has to make sure to keep going.
"Southampton has not been known for being a team that suffers and accepts not having the ball for a couple of moments, but being resilient and we are making some good steps in that direction."
Southampton are at home to Oxford United on Saturday.