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Southampton strike duo Cyle Larin and Ross Stewart were in international action at the weekend as preparations for the World Cup ramp up.

Larin played 73 minutes for Canada in their 1-1 draw with the Republic of Ireland, while Stewart came on in the second half of Scotland's comprehensive 4-0 victory against Bolivia.

Here is a reminder of the groups the two Saints forwards are in and who they will face, so you can keep an eye out for them once the World Cup begins on 11 June:

• Cyle Larin, Canada - Group B: Bosnia, Qatar and Switzerland

• Ross Stewart, Scotland - Group C: Brazil, Morocco and Haiti

BBC Radio Solent's Southampton commentator Adam Blackmore gives his thoughts after recently speaking with Saints owner Dragan Solak.

Dragan Solak has the ability to be charismatic and steely-eyed at the same time.

There is no doubt he has been stung by 'Spygate', but there is also no doubt his competitive nature is now at the forefront again and he wants to move forward and get Saints back where he wants them as quickly as possible.

He was candid about dealing with the authorities and everything that has been thrown at him, but he also knows the club has no time to wallow in self-pity and won't fix itself.

There is no doubt he is still seething at the level of punishment Saints received, and his "double jeopardy" argument about why the Football Association should not punish Tonda Eckert further is strong, given he feels the expulsion from the play-offs has already seen many people at the club punished for the deeds of a few.

And whilst I maintained after the commission's report came out that he should have sacked the people involved to start the rehabilitation of the club's reputation, his counter-argument to me in the interview was a compelling listen.

His commitment to get Saints moving forward has started with his backing of Eckert and the signings of Daniel Peretz and Cyle Larin, two of last season's best players. Solak means business and doesn't like losing.

You know what they say about the wounded tiger...

Listen to Adam's full interview with Southampton owner Dragan Solak on BBC Sounds.

"We have seen an apology but it came too late.

"That is where the strategy of the club can be better - be on top of a problem rather than letting the problem roll over you.

"The reputation of the club is there to be rescued. I think you can turn it around but I don't feel they are on top of it."

BBC Radio Solent's Adam Blackmore and former Southampton midfielder Jo Tessem discuss the club's handling of 'Spygate' and being thrown out of the Championship play-offs.

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Southampton defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis has admitted he regrets taunting Middlesbrough players after his side scored a winner in the second leg of their Championship play-off semi-final.

After Shea Charles scored in extra-time to - at the time - send Saints through to Wembley, Harwood-Bellis was seen mimicking a pair of binoculars with his hands in the direction of Boro's Aidan Morris.

Southampton would later be removed from the play-offs after admitting they spied on three clubs, including Boro, during the Championship campaign and post-season.

"As players, we are absolutely gutted, disappointed, and heartbroken that it's come to this," Harwood-Bellis posted on his Instagram account., external

"We worked so hard as a group to provide the football that you fans deserve. For those of us involved in the relegation, it only fuelled our comeback.

"I'd also like to put on record that, had I known the severity of the situation, I would never have done what I did on the pitch.

"In the moment, it was meant as a bit of fun in a situation that we as players were not informed about."

Following the EFL's dismissal of Southampton's appeal against the rulings, they will remain a Championship side and play next season in the second tier, with a four-point deduction on top.

Harwood-Bellis has been a key player for Eckert's side this season, returning to his form of two years ago under Russell Martin after a tough campaign in the Premier League.

The 24-year-old made 48 appearances across all competitions, scoring seven goals and assisting three.

"As fans, you've been unbelievable, our unbeaten run was driven by your passionate support," he added.

"We didn't start the season strongly, yet you still stood by us and believed in every single one of us.

"We can be proud that we battled through a tough Championship season together, and I'll always be grateful for the support you gave us every step of the way."