Mauricio Pochettino pleased with Southampton tenure

Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino has insisted that he is pleased with his first four months in the job.

The Saints edged closer to Premier League survival on Sunday with a 1-1 draw against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.

"Yes, we are happy," Pochettino told Sky Sports News. "The players have put in an amazing performance in the four months that I have been here.

"That's what I can do. I can't speak about previous to when I arrived."

Sunday's result has moved Southampton five points clear of the relegation zone with two games left to play.