CONCERN FOR INGS

hitman, who has twice had long periods out following knee surgery.

Hasenhuttl said: “It didn’t look good. He’s stretched his knee, which is always dangerous.

“We’re just hoping it’s not too bad an injury. It’s swollen and we won’t really know anything until he’s had the scan.”

Birthday-boy James Ward-Prowse scored twice via free-kicks for Saints and repeated his ‘golf swing’ celebration from last week’s victory over Everton (inset).

And the England midfielder revealed he’s been teaching his young son how to strike his trademark free-kicks, which he gets up and down like a golf shot.

He said: “It is always nice to get a couple of goals on your birthday. It is a great weekend – birthday, playing in the Premier League, scoring goals, and I am living my boyhood dream, so I am happy.

“I have been teaching my little boy them (the freekicks) in the garden, so the pressure has been not to hit the old man’s greenhouse next door. He will be proud of those two for sure.”

Southampton had led 4-0 before Villa staged a late rally. “We got a little bit complacent,” added Ward-Prowse.

“When we are in winning positions, it is how we manage those moments. If we want to be successful, that will be the next step for us.”