How QPR could do with Charlie Austin right now…
Southampton’s Charlie Austin scores their first goal from the penalty spot
Charlie Austin made an immediate impression for Southampton on his Europa League debut, scoring after just four minutes.
He quickly added to his tally, scoring more than once in a match for the first time since signing for the club.
Southampton’s Charlie Austin celebrates scoring their second goal
His performance helped Southampton to a win over Sparta Prague to get their European campaign off to a flier.
Austin signed for the Saints in January and scored on his debut against Manchester United, but his time at the club has been relatively low key since, until last night.
The club he left behind, Queens Park Rangers, have struggled to replace him and can right now only dream of him leading the line for them.
QPR’s Charlie Austin celebrates
He was prolific for the R’s two seasons ago in the Premier League, but could not stop them being relegated to the Championship despite his best efforts.
They currently sit in mid-table in England’s second tier, and suffered a humiliating 6-0 home defeat to Newcastle United, putting manager Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink under pressure.
Here is a look at how QPR fans reacted to their former star’s Europa League heroics…
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