Charlton Athletic boss on James Bree being recalled by Southampton, Lyndon Dykes' instant assist and 1-0 victory over Sheffield United

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Charlton Athletic manager Nathan Jones confirmed they will be losing James Bree’s services - with the on-loan Southampton defender making his farewell appearance in today’s 1-0 win over Sheffield United at The Valley.

The 28-year-old was replaced at the start of the second half as the Addicks looked to attack opposition reduced to nine men after red cards for Djibril Soumare and Japhet Tanganga.

Tyreece Campbell came on to replace Bree at left wing-back.

James Bree made his 19th appearance for Charlton in today’s victory against Sheffield United/Picture: Keith Gillard

Southampton boss Tonda Eckert confirmed this week that he wanted to add Bree to his squad. His predecessor Will Still had been happy to let the player, out of contract in the summer, head to SE7.

“The nice thing is that I think with James, you have an opportunity,” said Eckert. “He can play as a half-back, he can play as a full-back, and he has now played as a wing-back a lot.

“There are not many players who have that profile and feel comfortable in all of those positions. Defending inside, defending outside, but also have the physical capacity to get up the pitch.

“I think it’s different from a player that comes into a completely new group. But of course, we need to get a feeling for each other. We will meet on Monday and see where we’re at.”

Jones has strengthen in the right-sided defensive spots by taking Harry Clarke on loan from Ipswich Town.

Clarke made his first competitive appearance since April as he started at right wing-back.

Harry Clarke wins a header on his debut/Picture: Keith Gillard

South London Sport: Charlton Athletic Edition asked Jones about Bree’s departure.