The Saints had opened up a two-goal lead in the first half when Taylor Harwood-Bellis rose highest in the box to head home from Matheus Fernandes' corner and Adam Armstrong converted a penalty after Jaden Dixon caught Yukinari Sugawara in the box.

SOUTHAMPTON : Southampton’s James Bree struck late to snatch a 3-2 win over Stoke City, while Brentford beat Sheffield Wednesday 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to reach the League Cup quarterfinals in two exciting clashes on Tuesday.

A late strike by James Bree meant Stoke were knocked out of the Carabao Cup, as Southampton progress into the quarter-finals.

It is Southampton's first win in any competition since they beat Everton 6-5 on penalties in the third round last month and Martin will hope it gives his side confidence before they face Sean Dyche's team again at the weekend.

Southampton and Stoke City face each other in the EFL Cup on Tuesday evening, exactly a decade on from their last meeting in the competition.This time at the Potteries rather than St Mary's, the two