Could Alex McCarthy and Fraser Forster both start at St Mary's again? _(Image: PA)_
SAINTS manager Russell Martin was handed a healthy squad boost ahead of Sunday's clash with out-of-form Tottenham Hotspur.
Alex McCarthy, Jan Bednarek, Adam Lallana and Paul Onuachu were all declared fit to return to the squad after periods on the sideline with injury.
Whether all four will be fit to start is a different matter, while Martin wants his side to play with pace and aggression against the struggling Spurs.
Here is how we think Martin will line up his charges...
**Goalkeeper**
The match will come too soon for Aaron Ramsdale but **Alex McCarthy**, who struggled with a knee concern this month, could replace Joe Lumley.
Alex McCarthy's last appearance was against Liverpool last month _(Image: PA)_
**Defenders**
Martin revealed **Jan Bednarek** is back and the Pole should take his place in the centre of defence with stalwart **Taylor Harwood-Bellis** to his right.
**Nathan Wood** deserves to keep his spot while **Kyle Walker-Peters** and **Ryan Manning** are the first-choice wing-backs on each respective side.
Nathan Wood emerged from Aston Villa with plenty of credit _(Image: PA)_
**Midfielders**
**Flynn Downes** returned from a one-match suspension at Villa and routinely picked up his sixth yellow card of the season - he's four from a two-game ban.
He could anchor the midfield with **Mateus Fernandes** and **Tyler Dibling** ahead of him. Adam Lallana is back though and Joe Aribo is another option.
Tyler Dibling is still Southampton's most creative player _(Image: PA)_
**Attackers**
**Adam Armstrong** still struggles to make a consistent impact in the top division but could play in a front two or as a wide forward in different shapes.
**Cameron Archer**'s pace should be the focal point against the high line while Paul Onuachu is a different option but might see his minutes managed.
Cameron Archer's speed could be key against an infamous Spurs defence _(Image: Jacob King)_
**Full predicted team**
_(5-3-2/5/4/1) McCarthy; Walker-Peters, Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Wood, Manning; Downes, Fernandes, Dibling; Armstrong, Archer._