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The period for pre-Ashes exchanges and selection predictions is practically done after Australia announced a 15-player team to confront the English side in the Perth Test. The expanded lineup for the first match suggests the need for calm temperaments during the heated Ashes series, with Jake Weatherald selected for the debut in place of aggressive opener Sam Konstas.

Yet with the batsman finding form and the remaining inexperienced members being a pair of pace backups, there is a recognizable feel to the selection despite the absence of unavailable skipper Pat Cummins. Here is how every player (listed in alphabetical order) will face the aggressive approach, with a star rating reflecting their possible influence on the campaign starting on 21 November.

1. Sean Abbott

The veteran paceman is once more trusted as a reserve after being a frequent presence in the white-ball sides in the past few years. With the captain's comeback remaining uncertain, and the remaining main bowlers facing a gruelling schedule, the 33-year-old will want to sustain his recent success to stay in contention for a first Test cap. ★☆☆☆☆

Second. Scott Boland

A key seamer in the team has turned into a object for England for his moderate returns during the previous series as much as for his quiet nature off the field. Yet the veteran has not taken a significant haul at an bowling average of 16.53 – featuring a three in three in his latest Test against the Caribbean side – without being a danger at the top level and ought to welcome the uncommon opportunity to begin a series in the opener. ★★★☆☆

Third. Alex Carey

The preferred wicketkeeper is returning in the high-pressure cauldron of an contest looking to impress with the bat and his gloves, as well as for his involvement in a unforgettable moment when dismissing the English batsman at the famous ground in the last series. The 34-year-old is currently a far more assured batsman whether required to lift the run-rate or help steer the lower-order with a match-turning innings. ★★★★☆

Fourth. Brendan Doggett

The South Australia paceman has been on the edges of the national team during the last few Test series and is back following taking 33 wickets – featuring eleven in the last match – at an bowling average of 24.15 in the previous Sheffield Shield. An first appearance is currently within reach while the captain is injured and the front-line quicks prepare for a demanding five-match series in a short period. ★☆☆☆☆

Fifth. Cameron Green

The highly-touted all-rounder had been identified for the national side from an early stage in his career despite injury concerns, and the moment has come for him to make a important impact to a pivotal contest. The youngster was the standout of the top-order players while coming in at first drop in difficult conditions in the Caribbean but could be preferred in the order to make sure he can also assist the bowling unit. Whether he can realistically be picked as a true all-rounder in the first Test, or might have to be trusted to deliver bulk overs during the campaign, might be decided in the Sheffield Shield round this week. ★★★☆☆

Sixth. Josh Hazlewood

The consistent fast bowler is at the height of his powers following leading the white-ball bowling and getting ready for the Ashes series during matches against India. The 34-year-old’s reliable line and length, and hint of movement whether seam movement or in the air, is bound to Test the England's aggressive method to batting, with the persistent concern whether Hazlewood can feature in four or maybe as many as five Tests. ★★★★☆

7. Travis Head

The explosive batsman is vital to the team's hopes of seizing the initiative against England with his attacking approach and propensity to hit big scores as the stakes rise. A couple of hundreds against India recently, and the similar the previous occasion England toured for five Tests highlight his abilities, while the 31-year-old has a knack of taking a key wicket with his occasional but underestimated spin bowling. ★★★★★

8. Josh Inglis

The back-up wicketkeeper in the squad showed that he must also be viewed as a specialist batter when pummelling a hundred at more than a run-a-ball on his first appearance in Sri Lanka. The player is most comfortable batting in the middle-order although he has demonstrated while captaining the team in limited-overs matches that he has the versatility to bat higher up, which might suit a consistent position as the replacement. ★★☆☆☆

9. Usman Khawaja

The veteran stays despite demands for a transition at the top of the order following strengthening his hold on the first wicket with a double century in Sri Lanka recently. However following being one of many batsmen unable to deal with the Indian Jasprit Bumrah last summer, the 38-year-old requires a positive start against the English pace attack in what might be his farewell Test series to ensure he can make the call himself on the time to retire the cap. ★★☆☆☆

10. Marnus Labuschagne

The ex No 1-ranked batsman has put a dismal form and the disappointment of being omitted in the past to force his way back into the national team – and certainly the playing eleven to play in the first Test. His blistering form with five hundreds in his last eight innings might give the team management the confidence to back him to bat first if required alongside Khawaja, although the batsman is probably to trouble England when playing at his favored first-drop. ★★★★☆

11. Nathan Lyon

The spinner was as notable for his absence as his dismissal performances after a muscle problem in the second match contributed to turn the series when the team toured the UK in the last series. The veteran did not have the home campaign he hoped for against the Indian team with just nine wickets last summer but recovered to be critical to the team's clean sweeps in the subcontinent and the West Indies. ★★★☆☆

Twelfth. Steve Smith (captain)

The Australian batting great will step in to captain the team till C