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- Updated: October 17, 2016
Southampton manager Claude Puel has revealed Charlie Austin overcame illness to help his team to a 3-1 victory over Burnley on Sunday.
The striker scored twice in the win at St Mary’s to take his tally to four goals in as many games against his former club.
Austin’s current form is even more impressive with seven goals in six matches in all competitions and he has forged a successful partnership with Nathan Redmond at Southampton.
Puel praised both players following the win, which he believes was a solid team performance from Saints, particularly after the break.
“He was a little ill this week and I didn’t know if he could …