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Derby County 2-2 Southampton: FA Cup – Three Match Takeaways

By Marc Walker

DERBY, ENGLAND - JANUARY 05: Ralph Hasenhuettl, Manager of Southampton speaks to Nathan Redmond of Southampton after the FA Cup Third Round match between Derby County and Southampton at Pride Park on January 5, 2019 in Derby, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
DERBY, ENGLAND - JANUARY 05: Ralph Hasenhuettl, Manager of Southampton speaks to Nathan Redmond of Southampton after the FA Cup Third Round match between Derby County and Southampton at Pride Park on January 5, 2019 in Derby, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /
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DERBY, ENGLAND – JANUARY 05: Callum Slattery of Southampton holds off Max Bird of Derby County during the FA Cup Third Round match between Derby County and Southampton at Pride Park on January 5, 2019 in Derby, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
DERBY, ENGLAND – JANUARY 05: Callum Slattery of Southampton holds off Max Bird of Derby County during the FA Cup Third Round match between Derby County and Southampton at Pride Park on January 5, 2019 in Derby, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /

New faith in youth is promising

The previous struggles that youth academy products had when trying to break in the Saints first-team seem to be well behind them now.

Yesterday saw a senior debut for midfielder Callum Slattery, whilst Marcus Barnes and Tyreke Johnson both came off the bench to make appearances in the second-half.

Since Ralph Hasenhuttl was appointed around a month ago, five players have made their debuts for the first-team after two seasons of lacking belief in the club’s youngsters.

It is also telling that Jake Hesketh and Josh Sims have been recalled from loans to potentially pla a part in the second part of the campaign.

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