RALPH Hasenhuttl lamented the number of internationals he will be without over the next 10 days as he looks to galvanise his dejected squad.
Saints are building a squad that is recognisable on the international stage but have suffered back-to-back 1-0 defeats in the Midlands.
Hasenhuttl admitted the break would have come at a good time if he had the ability to work with the core of the group to bring them out of a mini-slump before it extends.
However, it is still to the credit of recruitment staff and the players themselves for forcing their way into their country’s plans.
For the final international break ahead of the winter World Cup in Qatar, here is every Saint heading away to serve their country.
England - James Ward-Prowse
Italy vs England – Friday, September 23 (7:45PM) – Nations League.
England vs Germany – Monday, September 26 (7:45PM) – Nations League.
England under-20s - Samuel Edozie
England U20 vs Chile – Wednesday, September 21 (7PM) – Friendly.
England U20 vs Morocco – Saturday, September 24 (5PM) – Friendly.
England U20 vs Australia – Tuesday, September 27 (5PM) – Friendly.
Scotland - Che Adams, Stuart Armstrong
Scotland vs Ukraine – Wednesday, September 21 (7:45PM) – Nations League.
Scotland vs Republic of Ireland – Saturday, September 24 (7:45PM) – Nations League.
Ukraine vs Scotland – Tuesday, September 27 (7:45PM) – Nations League.
Mali - Moussa Djenepo
Mali vs Zambia – Friday, September 23 (00:00AM) – Friendly.
Mali vs Zambia – Monday, September 26 (00:00AM) – Friendly.
Ghana - Mohammed Salisu
Brazil vs Ghana – Friday, September 23 (7:30PM) – Friendly.
Nicaragua vs Ghana – Tuesday, September 27 (00:00AM) – Friendly.
Norway - Moi Elyounoussi
Slovenia vs Norway – Saturday, September 24 (5PM) – Nations League.
Norway vs Serbia – Tuesday, September 27 (7:45PM) – Nations League.
Republic of Ireland - Gavin Bazunu
Scotland vs Republic of Ireland – Saturday, September 24 (7:45PM) – Nations League.
Republic of Ireland vs Armenia – Tuesday, September 27 (7:45PM) – Nations League.
Germany - Armel Bella-Kotchap
Germany vs Hungary – Friday, September 23 (7:45PM) – Nations League.
England vs Germany – Monday, September 26 (7:45PM) – Nations League.
Croatia - Duje Caleta-Car (standby list)
Croatia vs Denmark – Thursday, September 22 (7:45PM) – Nations League.
Austria vs Croatia – Sunday, September 25 (7:45PM) – Nations League.
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