Players and fans celebrate Southampton's promotion

Southampton promotion

Southampton secured their return to the Barclays Premier League after a seven-year absence with a comfortable win against already relegated Coventry.

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Southampton's Rickie Lambert celebrates with fans at the final whistle following the club's promotion to the Premier League Credit: PA

Southampton's Billy Sharp of is helped down the tunnel by stewards at end of game during Football League Championship match Credit: PA

Southampton's Jos Hooiveld is carried off the pitch by fans at the end of the game after the club's promotion to Premier League Credit: PA

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