Pretty happy with the squad still available, only Singh, McCowatt & Bindon would be any chance to start in a full strength XI.
I myself would pick a really solid midfield of Bell, Stamenic & Rufer and have Garbett in an attacking role but I expect it is almost certain that Bazeley picks Bell Stamenic & Garbett as the midfield three.
So the only questions are who partners Boxall at CB, Pijnaker or Surman (I'm expecting Baze starts Pijnaker) and who joins Wood and Old in the front 3 (probably Kosta).
Central defense is still looking the weak link in our team, is Boxall still able to play in a CB pair at his age (he plays in a 3 at club level)? And none of Pijnaker, Smith, or Surman have really convinced in recent times. Bindon looks good but has only played against very limited opposition internationally. It's a real shame that we won't get a chance to see Bindon & Surman tried as a pair against decent opposition until mid 2025 at least.
I myself would pick a really solid midfield of Bell, Stamenic & Rufer and have Garbett in an attacking role but I expect it is almost certain that Bazeley picks Bell Stamenic & Garbett as the midfield three.
So the only questions are who partners Boxall at CB, Pijnaker or Surman (I'm expecting Baze starts Pijnaker) and who joins Wood and Old in the front 3 (probably Kosta).
Central defense is still looking the weak link in our team, is Boxall still able to play in a CB pair at his age (he plays in a 3 at club level)? And none of Pijnaker, Smith, or Surman have really convinced in recent times. Bindon looks good but has only played against very limited opposition internationally. It's a real shame that we won't get a chance to see Bindon & Surman tried as a pair against decent opposition until mid 2025 at least.