Adam Armstrong’s 24th-minute strike sent Saints back into the Premier League at the first time of asking.
Russell Martin expressed his gratitude and acknowledged he was not a “sexy appointment” after guiding Southampton to the Premier League with a precious 1-0 win over Leeds at Wembley.
“I just feel grateful to the owners for giving me the opportunity in the first place, for Jason, who had a good day himself here yesterday. A poor end to the campaign, which included a 5-0 loss at Leicester, threatened to derail their promotion bid, but they regrouped to beat West Brom in the play-off semi-finals.
Farke sent on Dan James in search of a leveller and the Wales international struck the crossbar with six minutes left before another low effort was parried away by Alex McCarthy to earn Southampton victory.
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