Some big changes needed in the squad for Wednesday to shake things up.
Smith/Bentley - Take your pick, not too fussed about who gets the nod but my choice would be Bentley. Nothing against Smith, but Dan's potential is there for all to see and he will only get better with games, give them to him now with a view to a number 1 spot next season.
Defence - Apart from Clohessy and Cresswell, the other centre back and left back need to be picked purely on whoever is fit. Phillips still doesn't look fit to me and Barker certainly isn't, so maybe Straker and Prosser to start. Luke had a fair game at Wembley and although not exactly setting the league alight this season, he's certainly been one of our consistent performers in my opinion.
Midfield - Hurst, Mkandawire, Laird, Reeves. Anything other than that would be very disappointing, especially if Brown insists on persevering with Mohsni as a centre mid. He's proven he can't play there and he can expect the fans on his back if he picks him there again, especially if it's over the likes of Laird. The creativity of Reeves and Hurst coupled with the box to box play of Tam and Laird is precisely what makes a great midfield.
Forwards - Tomlin and Corr. Gav looked great at Wembley and looked to get the ball down and play that good entertaining football we've all been craving, he must start. Britt hasn't been himself for a while and it seems mad to keep him in the side at Corr's expense as we have seen just how much he can hurt teams. Also gives us an outlet to play long balls into (if Mr Brown insists on hoofball), but more importantly, a target man.
Subs - Smith/Bentley, Phillips, Lund, Leonard, Mohsni, Eastwood, Britt. No place for Barker, needs to get himself fit before we introduce him back into the team. No point rushing him back and then him putting himself out even longer.
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