Southampton boss Ronald Koeman was proud of their FA Cup win at Ipswich Town.

Shane Long's first half goal secured their place in the fourth round, with Koeman satisfied by his side's display against Championship promotion chasers Ipswich.

"I think it was a very serious performance tonight," the Dutchman said. "It was lucky we scored out of the first chance we got in the game.

"After that, we defended well, had good organisation in the team.

"I think we had some good opportunities in the second half in the first 10 or 15 minutes to create something out of that counter-attacking.

"But I am proud of the team, the players and how we showed our character today.

"It was difficult, it was a typical English cup game - long balls, battles, but a great performance from the lads and that is very positive."