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The period for before the Ashes banter and selection predictions is nearly finished following Australia unveiled a 15-player team to confront the English side in the first Test. This extended group for the series opener indicates the requirement for composed heads during the fiery contest, with the newcomer included for the debut replacing fiery batsman Sam Konstas.

But with the batsman hitting stride and the remaining new members being a pair of pace backups, there is a known quality to the squad even without injured skipper Pat Cummins. Here is the way every member (presented 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 experienced seamer is once more relied upon as a back-up following being a frequent presence in the limited-overs teams in the past few years. As the captain's comeback still unclear, and the remaining main attackers confronting a tough schedule, the 33-year-old will hope to continue his good form to stay in contention for a first Test cap. ★☆☆☆☆

Second. Scott Boland

A key seamer in Australia has turned into a target for the opposition for his modest performances during the previous series as well as for his calm nature off the field. However the veteran has secured a significant haul at an bowling average of an impressive figure – including a three in three in his most recent Test against West Indies – without proving to be a danger at the top level and should seize the unique chance to begin a campaign in the opener. ★★★☆☆

3. Alex Carey

The main wicketkeeper is returning in the high-pressure atmosphere of an contest hoping to make his mark with the bat and his keeping, as well as for his involvement in a unforgettable moment when stumping the English batsman at Lord's in the last series. The veteran is now a much more confident batter if required to lift the run-rate or help steer the tail with a decisive innings. ★★★★☆

4. Brendan Doggett

The state seamer has been on the fringes of the Australian side across recent matches and is back after taking a solid haul – featuring 11 in the last match – at an bowling average of 24.15 in last summer’s domestic competition. An international debut is now within reach while the captain is injured and the front-line quicks get ready for a demanding five-match series in a short period. ★☆☆☆☆

5. Cameron Green

The highly-touted player had been targeted for the Test team from early in his career even amid fitness issues, and the time has arrived for him to make a major contribution to a high-stakes series. The youngster was the pick of the top-order players while coming in at No 3 in difficult conditions in the Caribbean but could be preferred in the order to make sure he can also assist the bowling unit. If Green can realistically be picked as a true all-rounder in the first Test, or might have to be trusted to bowl bulk overs later in the series, could be determined in the domestic match this week. ★★★☆☆

6. Josh Hazlewood

The consistent pace bowler is at the peak of his powers following carrying the limited-overs attack and getting ready for the Ashes series during matches against India. The veteran’s consistent line and length, and touch of seam whether it be seam movement or swing, is bound to challenge the England's aggressive approach to batting, with the persistent question whether he can play four or perhaps even five matches. ★★★★☆

Seventh. Travis Head

The explosive batsman is critical to Australia’s hopes of seizing the initiative against the opposition with his aggressive intent and tendency to clobber massive scores as the pressure rise. A pair of hundreds against India last summer, and the same the previous occasion the English visited for a full series highlight his talents, while the player has a knack of finding a breakthrough wicket with his occasional but underrated off-spin. ★★★★★

8. Josh Inglis

The reserve wicketkeeper in the team demonstrated that he must also be viewed as a pure batsman when hitting a hundred at better than a quick rate on his first appearance in the subcontinent. The 30-year-old is most at home batting in the middle-order though he has demonstrated while captaining the team in white-ball games that he has the flexibility to bat higher up, which could suit a regular position as the replacement. ★★☆☆☆

Ninth. Usman Khawaja

The experienced stays despite calls for a changing of the guard at the top of the order following tightening his grip on the opening spot with a double ton in Sri Lanka recently. Yet after being one of many batters failing to handle India’s Jasprit Bumrah last summer, the 38-year-old requires a good beginning against England’s pace attack in what might be his final Test series to make sure he can decide himself on when to hang up the baggy green. ★★☆☆☆

10. Marnus Labuschagne

The ex top-ranked batsman has put a poor run and the indignity of being dropped behind him to force his way back into the Australia squad – and certainly the playing eleven to feature in Perth. Labuschagne outstanding form with five centuries in his recent knocks might give the selectors the confidence to support him to open if required alongside the opener, although the 31-year-old is more likely to worry the opposition when playing at his preferred number three. ★★★★☆

11. Nathan Lyon

The off-spinner became as famous for his missing presence as his wicket-taking efforts following a muscle problem in the second match helped change the series when Australia visited the UK in the last series. The 37-year-old did not have the domestic series he would have wanted against India with only a modest haul last summer but recovered to be key to the team's series sweeps in the subcontinent and the West Indies. ★★★☆☆

Twelfth. Steve Smith (captain)

The Australia star batsman will step in to captain the side until C