Dibling 'in a good place' after withdrawing from England squad

The 18 year old pulled out of Will Antwi's Young Lions camp with what the FA described as an 'injury.'

Martin revealed Saints gave Dibling a week off his feet in order to get some much-needed rest following a breakout spell in the Premier League.

The academy graduate also received some treatment having picked up a few knocks during the early stages of the season.

Speaking to the Daily Echo, Martin pointed out the importance of protecting the teenager following a life-altering couple of months.

He explained: "Tyler stayed because he had a few knocks. He was nursing something before the Arsenal game. It keeps him fresh for us. 

"He's fine. He had a week off his feet, had treatment and was rested. We also have to respect and appreciate that Tyler's life has changed quite dramatically in the last few weeks.

Tyler Dibling celebrates scoring against Ipswich at St Mary's 

"Not just physically but mentally, the spotlight he is under, the praise he's getting and all the interest.

"We have to take in the mental fatigue as much as the physical load. He was carrying one or two things physically because the intensity stepped up for him.

"He's in a good place. He's had a good bit of rest and some treatment. He's dipped in and out of training this week. He will be ready."

Dibling has already scored his first Premier League goal - doing so in the early stages of a 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town.

The winger has started each of the last four Premier League fixtures for Southampton, having never started a senior league match in his career prior to this campaign.

He ranks highest in the Premier League for shots created from successful take-ons with six - tied with Liverpool's Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah.