"I was really pleased for him, not just goals but his general [play] was really good," said Postecoglou. "He's important for us. As a wide player, there aren't many around that are a constant goal threat like he is.

The Wales winger has gone off the boil this year, and twice been hooked at half-time in recent matches (against Bournemouth and Fulham), while Odobert confirmed his position in the pecking order with a double in the decisive second-leg win over AZ last month.

Postecoglou's side went into that game, which would prove Russel Martin's last as Saints boss, without a victory in three League fixtures and, afterwards, would not pick up another three points in the top-flight for eight more matches and the 2-0 win at Brentford in February.