Darren Moore defends his use of Dwight Gayle out wide

Gayle has been playing as a wide forward recently, with many observers questioning whether it gets the best out of his predatory instincts.

But Moore, who didn't rule out changing his system for this weekend's game against rock-bottom Ipswich, says Gayle is allowed to drift along the front-line.

"He's got the 16 goals, that's a fact," said Moore. "He's done an excellent job for the team, and has performed superbly. He's looked dangerous.

"He's played out on the left, down the middle, and on the right. Wherever Dwight plays, he doesn't stay there.

"I'm not going to give too many tactics away but he moves all along the front line.

"The biggest thing is his contribution with the goals, we hope he contributes more for the rest of the season.

"Listen, it's a fluid front three, they do interchange. If one's in the middle or on the right, or the left, it's water off a duck's back.

"Having that fluidity and freedom has allowed them score the goals they have. All three of them understand the roles and responsibilities.

"It's having that element of freedom to drift between those lines."

Jay Rodriguez has previously played on the left in his career, and flourished there at Southampton, but he's been used as a central false nine recently.

But Moore defended his selection when it was pointed out many fans had begun to question it.

"They can question it, they can question any of the positions, and rightly so," said Moore. "They want to see their team doing well.

"But both players have done really well. One's scored 17, the other's scored 16. The proof is in the pudding.

"They're prolific strikers and we hope they continue to score more."

When Moore was asked if the 4-0 hammering at Leeds had prompted him to change his system, he said: "You'll have to wait and see until 3pm tomorrow to see if we've changed it.

"The week has allowed us to work on some aspects and has allowed individuals to get some volume of training. That's been pleasing."