Saints 'have to be' in Premier League - Scienza

Leo Scienza scored seven goals and registered ten assists in the Championship this season [Getty Images]

Southampton winger Leo Scienza said it would be a "dream" if his side were able to return to Wembley for the Championship play-off final later this month.

To do so, Saints will have to beat fifth-placed Middlesbrough over two legs, with the first on Saturday at the Riverside before the return at St Mary's on Tuesday.

The winners would then play either Millwall or Hull City for the chance to win promotion to the Premier League.

Saints have already played once at Wembley this season, losing a FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City.

"Of course I think it's the dream to get to Wembley for a second time," Scienza told BBC Radio Solent.

"To go up to the Premier League was my personal goal when I arrived here, to bring not only myself to the level of the Premier League but to help the city of Southampton return to it.

"It's a club that has to be in the top flight, but we must focus hard on the next two games because they will be very challenging."

Scienza only joined Southampton in the summer, but has already turned into something of a hero at St Mary's.

The 27-year-old has scored seven goals and registered ten assists for Saints in all competitions so far this season, mainly playing off the left wing.

He was signed by the club with Will Still in charge having never played in England before, with the majority of his recent career spent in Germany.

After a tough start to the campaign, Scienza said Saints were ready to make the next step and push towards the Premier League.