After what appeared to be a disastrous run of form in September, Southampton remain with a negative goal difference, a rare occurrence for a team sitting in fourth position.

Nevertheless, will feel that it matters little with his Saints outfit having put together a six-match unbeaten run, collecting 14 points in the process.

Dropping points against Rotherham United and Preston North End was frustrating, yet Martin can only have been left impressed with the character that his players showed throughout October.

Although just one clean sheet has been recorded, Southampton have scored as many as 12 goals in their recent six games and showcased their longevity with strikes in the final five minutes of their last three outings.

has scored a third of Southampton’s league goals, but Martin will see the positives in 11 different players getting on the scoresheet across just 14 matches.

From Millwall’s perspective, they remain without a permanent manager with former Southampton boss having emerged as the favourite to take the reins.