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The startling numbers behind Southampton's international air miles this week

Some of Southampton's key players have huge international matches ahead of them during the international break.
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Six of Southampton's first-team players will rack up a combined total of over 20,000 air miles during the international break. But who will be travelling the furthest?

Daniel Peretz (4,600 miles)

Georgia v Israel

A round trip of approximately 4,600 miles lies ahead of Southampton's in-form Israeli goalkeeper, Daniel Peretz.

Israel travel to Tbilisi in Georgia for an international friendly between two countries who have not qualified for the World Cup in the summer.

Georgia famously made it to the last 16 of the Euros in 2024 after finishing third in Group F.

Their performances in World Cup qualification have not been so good. Drawn alongside Spain, Turkey, and Poland, the Georgians have managed just one victory: against the Bulgarians.

Ryan Manning and Finn Azaz (1,873 Miles)

Czech Republic v Ireland and Ireland v Denmark/North Macedonia

Saints' two Republic of Ireland internationals face a tricky journey to take on the Czech Republic in Prague. Victory would guarantee the Irishmen a home match in Dublin for a place in the World Cup Finals.

Their trip is a relatively short hop at just 1873 miles, assuming that the pair are successful in forcing a home tie against either Denmark or North Macedonia.

Cyle Larin (7,528 miles)

Iceland v Canada and Canada v Tunisia

Southampton's international jet-setter of the week is striker Cyle Larin. Larin, whose goal against Oxford United was his fourth of the season, will travel to Iceland and Canada on a mammoth 7,528-mile round trip.

Canada is one of the host countries for the 2026 World Cup, alongside Mexico and the United States. In-form Larin is likely to feature in both games as the Canadians build up for the tournament.

Shea Charles (2,164 Miles)

Italy v Northern Ireland and Wales/Bosnia v Northern Ireland

Scorer of an incredible goal at the weekend, Shea Charles will be hoping that he can take the feel-good factor into an incredibly difficult play-off match against Italy in Bergamo.

Should Northern Ireland succeed against the odds in Italy, they could face a journey down to Sarejevo in Bosnia or a relatively short trip to Cardiff to take on the Welsh.

Should Charles' side progress past Italy and face Bosnia, the Saints' midfielder will rack up 2,164 miles.

Cameron Bragg (2,767 Miles)

Scotland U21s v Czech Republic U21s and Portugal U21s v Scotland U21s

'Braggy' has two Scotland under-21 matches to look forward to in the international break. The first is in Dundee against the Czech Republic, who are level with the hosts on 10 points in Group B of the Euro Qualifiers.

The young Scots follow up that match with a trip down South to the group leaders, Portugal, in Estoril. The two trips represent a significant round trip for the young Saint who has been getting consistent minutes at St Mary's recently.

Bragg's international break will earn him 2,767 air-miles.

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