Southampton: Rating the impact of Saints' academy graduates this season

Southampton: Rating the impact of Saints’ academy graduates this season

By Marc Walker | Mar 12, 2019

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Yan Valery of Southampton celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Tottenham Hotspur at St Mary's Stadium on March 09, 2019 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) /

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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 16: Jayden Bogle of Derby County is challenged by Tyreke Johnson of Southampton during the FA Cup Third Round Replay match between Southampton FC and Derby County at St Mary’s Stadium on January 16, 2019 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) /

Tyreke Johnson – C

Johnson was a surprise addition into the matchday squad for the 3-2 win against Arsenal and was thrown on for the final stages.

Two further appearances in the two FA Cup games against Derby – one of which he was withdrawn from at half-time after playing in an unnatural wing-back role.

Overall, he hasn’t really had enough time for a proper judgement on his ability to become a first-team player.

However, his impact whilst playing for the Under-23s and Under-18s has been deserving of a chance with the seniors.