Southampton boss Tonda Eckert reveals how his side can “find a way” to win the play-offs and seal a return to the Premier League following a 2-2 draw with Ipswich Town

Southampton boss Tonda Eckert said that his side can “find a way” to win the play-offs and seal a return to the Premier League.

With one game remaining, Saints can no longer finish inside the automatic promotion places in the Championship following a 2-2 draw with Ipswich Town.

Eckert’s side went behind in the second half before goals from Ryan Manning and Cyle Larin put them ahead at St Mary’s.

But Jack Clarke scored late on to level the game up and share the points, with Saints now bound for the play-offs.

“I think it was a very good performance,” Eckert told BBC Radio Solent.

“It was two quality teams in the Championship who had a proper go to win a game of football.

“In the beginning of the second half we came out very strong and I think their goal was a bit unnecessary.

“It shows where we are at this moment and the character of the team to find a way back in the game, I think that we deserve to go up and we just need to find a way to get these games over the line.

“At least we have clarity now, we know what’s coming up and we know that the season’s going to be extended by another three weeks, we’ll find a way to do it through the play-offs.”

Southampton play their final regular game of the Championship season away to Preston North End on Saturday.