WE still have plenty of time to go before Saints return to action, but you can still catch a glimpse of some players in action over the next month.
Five Southampton players have been called up to the forthcoming round of international matches, while one more is awaiting to find out if he will represent his country.
Here’s a whistle-stop run-through of when they’ll play and who...
Mateus Fernandes - Portugal under-21
Mateus Fernandes is a regular for Portugal at U21 level. (Image: Stuart Martin) Player of the Season Mateus Fernandes is set to play at a youth international tournament this summer with Portugal.
The midfielder has been named in Portugal's squad for the Under-21 European Championship in Slovakia, and is hoping to stop England's title defence.
Portugal start their campaign against France on Wednesday, June 11 before further group games against Poland (Saturday, June 14) and Georgia (Tuesday, June 17).
Ronnie Edwards - England under-21?
Ronnie Edwards could make the England U21 squad, while Taylor Harwood-Bellis is likely to miss out (Image: PA)
England boss Lee Carsley is yet to name his squad for this month's tournament, however, Ronnie Edwards is a part of his preparation camp.
The defender, who spent the second half of last season on loan at QPR, made his debut at under-21 level in March, and could travel with the squad to Slovakia.
Edwards, an Under-19s Euro winner, has seen his chances of making the squad boosted by Taylor Harwood-Bellis' ankle injury.
The Saints defender and Young Lions skipper is expected to miss the tournament after undergoing ankle surgery last month.
Will Smallbone and Ryan Manning - Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland's Will Smallbone playing against England. (Image: Niall Carson/PA) Saints duo Will Smallbone and Ryan Manning have been named in Heimir Hallgrímsson's Republic of Ireland squad for two post-season friendlies.
Ireland are not due to start World Cup qualification until September and will play a home friendly against Senegal on Friday, June 6, in preparation.
They then travel to Luxembourg on Tuesday, June 10. Goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu has not been called up due to injury.
Shea Charles - Northern Ireland
Shea Charles is set to play for Northern Ireland this month. (Image: Liam McBurney/PA) Southampton supporters will be excited to see Shea Charles back in red and white next season after his impressive loan spell at Sheffield Wednesday.
However, they do not need to wait until August to see the 21 year old in action as he is set for two international friendlies with Northern Ireland.
They visit Denmark on Saturday, June 7 and host Iceland on Tuesday, June 10. Both games will be on the BBC.
Jan Bednarek - Poland
Jan Bednarek pictured with Poland after a win over Wales to reach EURO 2024. (Image: PA)
Defender Jan Bednarek missed the final three games with a knee problem, although Simon Rusk suggested there was more behind his absence.
The 29 year old, who has an active relegation release clause, has recovered in time to represent Poland in World Cup qualifying this month.
Poland, top of their qualification group, visit second-place Finland on Tuesday, June 10, after a home friendly against Moldova on Friday, June 6.
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