SAINTS players will now return to Staplewood following the final international break of 2023.
Russell Martin's side are set for a hectic end to the year with nine Championship games to be played - starting with Huddersfield away on Saturday.Â
Here's a full rundown of what Southampton's international stars have done during this month's international break...
Scotland
With Che Adams being replaced, Stuart Armstrong was Saints sole representative in Steve Clarke's Scotland squad this month.
The midfielder played an influential role as they rounded out a successful European Championship qualification campaign with two draws.
Having been introduced in the 79th minute against Georgia, Armstrong provided the assist for Lawrence Shankland's, who replaced Adams, last-minute equaliser.
Armstrong then started in Scotland's 3-3 draw with Norway, scoring what looked to be the winner before Moi Elyounoussi's 86th minute equaliser.
Ireland
Although Ireland came away 1-0 losers in their final Group B game against the Netherlands, Gavin Bazunu could still hold his head high.
The Saints shot-stopper made four saves and was named man of the match for his performance at the Johan Cruijff ArenA.
Tonight's @carlsberg Player of the Match was awarded to Gavin Bazunu đź‘Ź
— Ireland Football ⚽️🇮🇪 (@IrelandFootball) November 18, 2023
Some top saves - nice one, Gav 🤝 pic.twitter.com/kTBjGDolMB
Ryan Manning also featured in that defeat against Ronald Koeman's Netherlands, playing 90 minutes, while Will Smallbone didn't travel due to injury.
Smallbone also missed their friendly against New Zealand. Bazunu remained as an unused substitute in that game, while Manning came on for James McClean in his final international match.
England
Taylor Harwood-Bellis started and kept a clean sheet in England's 3-0 win over Serbia in Under-21 Euro qualifying.
The 21 year old also trained with Gareth Southgate's senior team ahead of their game against Malta.
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Saints winger Sam Edozie enjoyed a successful camp with the Elite League squad, formerly the Under-20s.
After being England's bright spark in their 3-0 loss against Italy, Edozie provided an assist and scored in England's 3-2 victory against Germany.
Under-21 trio Sam Amo-Ameyaw, Jayden Meghoma and Tyler Dibling helped England progress to the knockout stages of the Under-17 World Cup.
Northern Ireland
After missing Northern Ireland's 4-0 defeat against Finland through suspension, Shea Charles helped his country round off a disappointing campaign with a 2-0 win over Group H winners Denmark.
Charles, starting in midfield, made the assist which led to Isaac Price opening the scoring on the hour mark.
The 20 year old completed the game with six passes into the final third, four clearances, four interceptions and four out of seven duels won.
Nigeria
Joe Aribo played the final 17 minutes of Nigeria's 1-1 draw with Lesotho in AFCON World Cup qualifying.Â
The Super Eagles, who now boast Nathan Tella among their ranks, got off to a poor start in Group C, also drawing 1-1 with Zimbabwe.
Poland
Defender Jan Bednarek played a full 90 minutes for Poland in their 1-1 draw with Czech Republic.
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The point saw them miss out on automatic qualification for next summer's Euros, and they must now navigate the playoffs.
Bednarek played another full 90 minutes on Tuesday evening as Poland beat Latvia 2-0 in a friendly.
Argentina
Charly Alcaraz provided an assist in Argentina Under-23s 5-2 loss to Japan Under-23s, before being withdrawn for the first half by manager Javier Mascherano.
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