Charlie Austin scored a hat-trick for Saints as they beat Fulham 5-1 in a behind closed doors friendly at Staplewood.

The 28-year-old striker scored two goals in the space of three first half minutes and completed his treble seven minutes into the second period.

Oriol Romeu got Saints off to the perfect start with a goal in the first minute with Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg also netting.

Ibrahima Cisse got the consolation for Fulham.

Southampton XI: Taylor; Pied, Stephens, Gardos (Bakary 69’), Targett; Romeu (Obafemi 69’), McQueen; Ward-Prowse, Højbjerg, Redmond; Austin.