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SAINTS head coach Tonda Eckert credited his players for remaining level-headed and focused despite going on an unbeaten run of 14 matches.

A Shea Charles wonder goal helped promotion-chasing Saints secure their ninth Championship win in 12 games with a 2-0 victory over Oxford.

Cyle Larin was also on target as Saints extended their unbeaten run to 11 games in the league and consolidated their place in the top six.

With Saints inside the top six on goal difference with seven games to go, Eckert insists the job is far from done and urged calm within his squad.

"I think the mood is very professional. I think it's been a test of maturity today because those games are not easy to play," insisted Eckert.

"When you know you have the ball for long spells, you have to then maintain the rhythm of the game. We tried to start strong, obviously.

"There's never a guarantee that you can open up a game early, but the boys knew there was a chance to start strong. The first 15 minutes were excellent.

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