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Southampton manager Ronald Koeman reveals dream of appearing in an FA Cup final before Sunday's third round tie at home to in-form second tier side Ipswich Town.

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SOUNDBITE (English) Ronald Koeman, Southampton manager:

"Maybe today (the players are) a little bit tired, but Sunday we will be sharp to play against a good squad from the Championship. They are doing well, I think they lost only one time in 20 games. And I think it's always a lot of attention to the FA Cup. I remember when I was a young kid watching the FA Cup finals from Holland and it was always a special day, and maybe if I have one of the dreams then maybe it's a dream about playing an FA Cup final."

SOUNDBITE (English) Ronald Koeman, Southampton manager:

"You know me already a little bit, I don't change a lot in the team because I don't believe in a lot of rotation in the team. I believe in keep going, and maybe one or two players we will change from the Arsenal game (2-0 home win in Premier League on 1st January) but not much more."

SOUNDBITE (English) Ronald Koeman, Southampton manager:

(on Japanese defender Maya Yoshida agreeing a new three-year contract).

"In my opinion he is an example (of) how you have to deal with the job as a football player - always very seriously, always doing his best, always the team in front of himself. And for the coach it's always nice to have that kind of player because he can play in different positions... and I'm happy that he's signed a new contract."