MIDFIELDER Joe Aribo impressed as Saints played out a 0-0 draw with Getafe to conclude their pre-season schedule at St Mary's. All focus now turns to the Premier League opener at Newcastle United next Saturday, in which the hosts will be heavy favourites over Saints. Russell Martin's side won four, drew two and lost just one of their seven pre-season matches but have plenty of work to do ahead of the new campaign.
Here is how we rated the players in their final friendly match of the summer...
(Image: Stuart Martin) Alex McCarthy - 7. Looked decent with his feet in this outing and made the simple saves required. A couple of long balls, including through on goal to an offside Armstrong, were impressive.
Yukinari Sugawara - 8. Saw him on the overlap a few times and his crossing from free-kicks was really dangerous. Early miscommunication led to a big chance but otherwise very impressive.
Taylor Harwood-Bellis - 7. Steady operator throughout. Tidy in possession with very little danger.
Saw one example of a long ball coming off but most of his work done in his own half. Jan Bednarek - 7. Defended well and kept possession bravely playing out the back.
Kicked out at during the game and stood up to fight. Miscommunication with Sugawara led to a big chance. Jack Stephens - 7.
Once again, stepping into midfield and sometimes racing forward beyond that as well as defensive duties. Good performance from the skipper considering the demands on him. Kyle Walker-Peters - 7.
A ridiculous drib.