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Mane had not scored since 6 August before finding the net at MK Dons

Jay Rodriguez, Sadio Mane and Shane Long each scored twice as Southampton thrashed MK Dons in the League Cup.

Rodriguez curled a shot in off the post to put the visitors in front before Mane slotted in from a tight angle.

Mane then produced a composed finish after a cross from Long, who was fouled as MK Dons conceded a penalty which Rodriguez converted.

A Kyle McFadzean clearance hit Long in the chest and went in before the Saints striker slotted in his second.

How Wednesday's League Cup drama unfolded

This was the first time MK Dons, who have lost their past four Championship games, had conceded six goals in a competitive game.

Rodriguez, who returned from a 16-month injury lay-off at the start of this season, was back to somewhere near his best for Saints.

The 26-year-old had not scored two goals in a game since a 4-0 victory over Newcastle in March 2014.

He contributed to an improved performance from Ronald Koeman's side, who have won just once in their opening six Premier League matches.

They will host Aston Villa in the fourth round.

League Cup fourth round draw

Manchester City v Crystal Palace

Liverpool v Bournemouth

Manchester United v Middlesbrough

Everton v Norwich City

Southampton v Aston Villa

Sheffield Wednesday v Arsenal

Hull City v Leicester City

Stoke City v Chelsea

(Ties to be played on 27 and 28 October)

Southampton manager Ronald Koeman: "The whole team worked well - the defenders, the midfielder and the strikers.

"We had a good start and two fast goals gave us the confidence and total domination in the game.

"The final result is very pleasing and I think we showed from the first minute to the last second the great spirit in the team."

MK Dons manager Karl Robinson: "I found myself applauding some of their football at times. That is a team that wants to win the competition.

"We are a little embarrassed and upset, I admit. But they are a very good side and hopefully my players and I can learn something from this game."