Still praises Saints 'grit' in Wrexham comeback
Trailing the Championship newcomers heading into the 90th minute, Ryan Manning's free-kick and captain Jack Stephens' 96th minute goal turned the match in their favour.
So instead of beginning with a dispiriting defeat, the Saints began with a euphoric victory.
"Welcome to the Championship! It's just crazy, isn't it?," said Still.
"We were probably a bit frustrated with the way we conceded the first goal. We don't need to lose the ball in that part of the pitch, but those are the things that we can work on."
Southampton only managed two wins all season as they finished bottom of the Premier League, while yesterday's was a first home league success at St Mary's since last November.
Still said: "We were a bit unsure of where the game was going but we got back in control of it, created a few big opportunities, then in the second half, I thought we just took control.
"Playing against a really well organised low block is probably the most difficult thing to do.
"Credit to everyone for sticking at it, and it's good to show a bit of grit and determination."
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