Southampton fans have had an exciting glimpse into the future under Ralph Hasenhuttl with a number of youngsters being promoted from the youth academy.
The club’s Austrian manager has put his faith in a number of youth players to help avoid relegation from the Premier League this season.
Hasenhuttl has said that he prefers a smaller squad to work with and there could be a place for youngsters next season to supplement the senior players should Saints survive in the top-flight.
After a few seasons of limited faith, the impact of the club’s talents looks to be improving once again.
Here is how we have graded the five academy players to be promoted and appear under Hasenhuttl so far this campaign: