You wouldn't select our best midfielder?
Yes I think you have to have Stamenic in the starting 11, if you do away with 3 CBs. He showed some touches of class yesterday getting out of tight spaces, and better teams are going to press far more than China. He'll provide a better outlet playing out than Lewis. I think Stamenic froze against Peru in his first big AWs game in an intimidating atmosphere. So not surprising Hay benched him for the CR playoff.
But since then he's played on the biggest stages in the Champions League. He won't be so nervous now on with big games. Him, Bell, Thomas & Garbett all starting for me. Lewis (who looked good) to come off the bench. What great midfield depth we are now blessed with. I can see us getting min 45% possession against even the best teams.
Rojas started really well yesterday, and nice freekick delivery for the first goal. But then he faded out of the game. Though yes he hasn't played for a few weeks in Chile. He'd be back to the bench if both Singh & Thomas return.