Nathaniel Clyne hails Ronald Koeman influence at Southampton

Southampton right-back Nathaniel Clyne has claimed that the club's good defensive record so far this season is down to hard work on the training ground and the influence of manager Ronald Koeman.

The Saints have conceded just five goals in 10 Premier League games so far this season, and picked up their sixth clean sheet of the campaign in the 1-0 win against Hull City on Saturday.

"We're very happy with it. We work hard on our defensive shape in training and it shows during the games," Clyne told Southampton's official website.

"Good players always play well together. We have a togetherness within the team as well. Lots of hours have gone in on the training field to get that togetherness and it is working.

"He has shown his experience and passed it onto us. We're taking on board what he has to say to us and how he wants us to play. It seems to be working."

Southampton currently sit second in the Premier League table with 22 points.