Franny Benali on who should start up front for Southampton

It’s such a shame that we had a wobble for a few games, something which has cost us crucial points.

Otherwise, we would still be right amongst it and neck and neck with the other teams. To make the top two we would have to win the rest of our games.

We would also need to rely on the teams above us dropping points again. My gut feeling is that we will be in the playoffs.

I do feel that the automatic places are not likely, but it is still possible. Unexpected things do happen.

Who would have expected Leicester to lose two games this week. That goes to show the Championship never fails to throw up a surprise.

Leicester lost at Plymouth Argyle on Friday evening (Image: PA)

Those games where we slipped up have come and gone now. The performance against Coventry gave reason to believe Saints can go again.

Everybody knows the importance of each game throughout the whole season, but the next six games carry a stronger feeling of importance.

Not only could good form potentially see us sneak into the automatics spots, but it would put us in good stead for the playoffs.

I thought we were outstanding in the first half against Coventry. Yes, the penalty could have changed things but we scored the two goals.

I thought Joe Aribo was excellent on the night. He seemed to be on a mission. It’s probably the best game I’ve ever seen him play.

That’s brilliant to see because we have always known he has the ability and talent. Now he is stepping up when it matters.

I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a brace quite like the one Che Adams scored, but as James Bree mentioned, it’s nice to have a bit of luck now and then.

His double won’t be troubling the goal of the season contenders, but you can’t diminish their importance.

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A goal is a goal no matter how it comes and these two have set us up nicely to take on Watford this weekend.

If I was choosing the lineup for now until the end of the season, I would have Adams through the middle and Adam Armstrong out wide every game.

They are both good enough to play that role, as seen by the goals they’ve scored this season.

I think Adams gives us a little bit more because of his ability to play with his back to goal and bring his teammates into the game.

He is more used to that link-up play. Armstrong makes clever little runs and finds space to score. Most of the goals he has scored this season have come playing off the wing.

Playing in a wider position allows him to take up those positions in the box because the defenders are preoccupied with defending Adams.

Having those two on the pitch at the same time suits us and our setup. Their brilliant relationship off the pitch can only help as well.

Whatever combination Russell Martin decides to play, he wants them to be fluid and capable of rotating at certain stages of the game.

That movement makes things difficult for defenders to read where they will go or to know where to stand. You are forced to be a bit more reactionary. 

As we know, centre-backs are predominantly big guys. If you don’t have that physical element that Adams has, which Armstrong doesn’t, it detracts in a way by swapping things around.

I'm really looking forward to the final six games of what has been a brilliant season. It's been nice to see Saints winning again. Hopefully, come May, we will be a good place to get promoted.