Sam Amo-Ameyaw

Southampton’s academy is one that is respected the world over and it has proved very fruitful over the years.

Russell Martin has the difficult task of managing a very large Southampton squad whilst trying to find the winning formula in the Premier League.

After losing 3-1 to Arsenal on Saturday, some of Southampton’s players will now head off for international duty.

Russell Martin looks to have a real superstar on his hands in the shape of Southampton academy graduate Tyler Dibling.

Russell Martin has shown across his managerial career that he has no issues throwing in young players if he feels they are ready and it has been no different at Southampton.

Russell Martin takes his Southampton side to Goodison Park on Tuesday night to face Everton in the third round of the Carabao Cup.

Russell Martin rang the changes when selecting his Southampton side to face Cardiff City in the second round of the Carabao Cup and chaos ensued as the Saints won 5-3.

Southampton manager Russell Martin has been full of praise for the performance of one of his stars after the second friendly of pre-season.

Southampton made it two wins from two in pre-season as they beat Bordeaux 3-2 in Spain on Wednesday morning.

Russell Martin has been left impressed by two of Southampton’s young talents, hinting that they could earn a first-team role this summer.