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Three Southampton starlets who are ready to answer Tonda Eckert’s first-team call

These three Southampton starlets could be ready to answer Tonda Eckert's first-team call.

By Kelan Sarson · Saints Marching

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 12:00 PM

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Saints Marching highlights three Southampton U21 starlets ready for senior opportunities under manager Tonda Eckert.
Manager Tonda Eckert revealed several youth players have trained with the first team ahead of facing Queens Park Rangers.
Princewill Ehibhatiomhan is highlighted as a potential attacking solution after scoring 15 goals for the U21s.

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Saints Marching's Kelan Sarson highlights three Southampton academy players who could step up after manager Tonda Eckert revealed he is open to using U21 talent. Ahead of the Championship clash against Queens Park Rangers, Eckert confirmed several youth players have trained with the senior squad and urged them to be ready.

Sarson highlights 21-year-old striker Princewill Ehibhatiomhan, winger Sufianu Sillah Dibaga, and 18-year-old versatile midfielder Harry Gathercole as prime candidates for promotion. With senior injuries and a congested schedule, Sarson argues these youth prospects coached by Adam Lallana can provide much-needed depth.

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