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Southampton defender Targett delighted with first goal in Bournemouth thriller

Southampton defender Matt Targett was delighted with his goal for their 3-3 draw with Bournemouth.

The wing-back's superb diving header to turn Yan Valery's cross into the far corner might have won the game for Saints – making the score 3-2 with just over 20 minutes remaining - were it not for Callum Wilson's late equaliser.

The 23-year-old's goal was the 1000th scored in the Premier League this season.

“It's a great feeling to score my first goal for the club," he said. “It took me long enough but I finally got there! It was a great cross from Yan Valery and I just thought to head it back across goal and get good contact, thankfully I did. I've been working on that in training!"

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