SOUTHAMPTON boss Nathan Jones insists he's not yet dreaming of Wembley despite watching his side stun Manchester City and book a last four date with Newcastle United.

Jones knows a two-legged encounter with Eddie Howe's Magpies will be "tough" but after his Saints side passed the ultimate test in beating Pep Guardiola's City, he's relishing the challenge. And he's looking forward to the second leg at St James' Park, which he describes as "one of the cathedrals of English football".

Ralph Hasenhuttl was in charge of Southampton when Newcastle won 4-1 at St Mary's earlier in the season. Jones has since watched that game back and knows his side must dramatically improve on that display if they're to stand any chance over two legs against Newcastle.

Jones said: “Semi-finals are going to be tough, tough, tough. It won't be any tougher than playing Man City. I watched the game where Newcastle were here prior to my appointment and we've got to be better than that.

"It’s over two games but what a wonderful game. One we play here [at St Mary’s] first and then we go to one of the cathedrals of English football with close to 60,000 in there. What a wonderful occasion but it's a semi final of a cup and it's a good feeling.”

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Preparation for Newcastle will have to wait, however, with Jones's attention swiftly turning to the crunch Premier League game at Everton this weekend.

Asked whether he's dreaming of a Wembley final after beating Manchester City, Jones said: "I'm absolutely not dreaming, I'll be up until 3am watching Everton then I'll go in tomorrow for a long day.

"Reality bites. I'll have one glass of wine and then it's back to reality."