These days, James Ward-Prowse is the most celebrated Southampton player – and rightly so. The tenacious midfielder hogged the headlines after yet another free-kick masterclass last weekend. But there is another lad on the south coast of England who is good at scoring goals – repeatedly.We promise these aren’t replays. 16yo Tyler Dibling bagged three identical goals for Southampton U23s. Talk about consistency.pic.twitter.com/Ye5f8N3Gm3— COPA90 (@Copa90) April 26, 2022 The Saints’ 16-year-old attacking midfielder Tyler Dibling scored three carbon-copy goals in less than 40 minutes when his team met Newcastle United’s youngsters at St James’ Park on Monday night. The goals were so similar that it was easy to watch the video and think they were repeats of one goal.A run and a precise shot into the same low corner of the Magpies’ net. Once. Then again. Then once more. Three quality goals that look as similar as three droplets of water. The young Englishman was delighted after the match. It was a special night for him – he scored a remarkable triple at a Premier League stadium.”Yeah, it was good. A hat-trick in the first half, I’ve never done that before. The fans were good, considering there weren’t that many, it was a real buzz and it was nice to play in a stadium like this. The goals were all the same. That’s what I do most, pick the ball up and drive, have a bang and hopefully, it goes in. I like to have the ball, dribble, beat a couple of people and get my shot off. Sometimes I pass it, but I just shot there.”16-year-old Tyler Dibling has just given #SaintsFC the lead at St James’ Park 🤩Some way to end the school holidays…😅 pic.twitter.com/9WPkAInJbA— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) April 25, 2022 Discussing Dibling’s performance, his coach boss Dave Horseman said that it was an incredible feat for the youngster.”A hat-trick in the first half, I’ve never done that before, let alone get a hat-trick itself, it was good. He was so clinical! We know Tyler is a really good player with a good attitude and a good mentality to learn. But to do it at the age of 16, against a lot of 21 and 22-year-old opponents shows that he has huge promise. We have to provide that pathway for our talented players. He was outstanding.”3 goals same way in Same match😳😳😳*16-year-old (Tyler Dibling)@SouthamptonFC #Southampton #Southampton_vs_newcastell pic.twitter.com/sJHkMu0ysC— Raed Sami Hijazi (@RAED_HIJAZI) April 26, 2022 Southampton ran out 4-2 winners in this Premier League 2 game, but even the day after the match, fans, journalists and former players alike are still in disbelief.Former England international Gary Lineker praised Dibling after watching the goals. Simply put, this kid impressed everyone.We’re looking forward to keeping an eye on this young player. Maybe one day he’ll captain the red and whites just like Ward-Prowse!
