"Being realistic, I expect Southampton to be a different proposition to Stoke.
"They were a Premiership club last season and they have a good squad of players who will be coming here looking to progress.
"I do not know what sort of side they will bring and they may make a few changes.
"But it is down to our players to show me a reaction to what happened on Saturday. I am looking for a competitive attitude and a performance.
"It is no good feeling sorry for ourselves. We have got to move on - that's life. You just can't stand still.
"I want the players I select to go out there and express themselves and play with no fear. They have to put a good performance on."