SAINTS star Nathan Redmond has come to terms with Ralph Hasenhuttl’s tough love.

The winger dazzled St Mary’s at the weekend with a stunning performance which was complimented with a first-half brace.

And after the Saints boss revealed he was particularly tough on Redmond, the 25-year-old is certainly reaping the rewards.

Redmond said: “It’s tough.

“It’s tough in training sometimes but I have fully understood now that he is only doing it because he wants the best for me.

“He wants me to work hard for the team first and foremost, whether that’s putting in tackles or winning the ball.

“He says your rewards will be goals and assists and that’s always in the forefront of my mind.

“If there is ever a moment where I’m looking a bit too relaxed in training, or if I do something in training to annoy him off a little bit, I know he is doing it for my own benefit.

“I don’t stand still anymore. Well, I try not to.”

Redmond has been one of Saints’ most consistent performers throughout the season.

Despite not scoring before Hasenhuttl replaced the axed Mark Hughes last December, he now has eight goals to his name.

With five games remaining, there is a chance for the 25-year-old to reach double figures for the first time since turning professional.

When questioned whether he believes he can reach the tally, Redmond responded: “I hope so.

“My main thing is that I could score 10 or 15 goals and if we get relegated, then we get relegated.

“It’s more about this team and the players I see every day in the dressing room.

“If we win then I win, and we can all go home happy.”

It’s not just on the pitch that Redmond is making an impact. He is due to travel to Ghana next month on behalf of Right To Play.

The charitable organisation uses sport as a tool to protect, educate and empower over 1.9 million disadvantaged children every week across Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

Against Wolves, Redmond also adorned a customised pair of boots which were designed by Graffia Customs, a business Danny Ings is involved with.

“I’m proud to be an Ambassador for Right To Play,” revealed the Saints ace.

“Through sport, you learn about respect and hard work, you learn about trust and working together, you grow confidence in yourself and learn that you can make a difference and shape your own future.”