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The time for pre-Ashes exchanges and selection guesses is practically over after Australia revealed a 15-player lineup to take on England in the first Test. The expanded lineup for the initial game suggests the need for calm minds during the intense contest, with Jake Weatherald included for the debut in place of fiery opener Sam Konstas.

Yet with Marnus Labuschagne hitting stride and the only other inexperienced players being two fast bowling backups, there is a recognizable feel to the selection despite the absence of injured skipper Pat Cummins. Following is the way each member (presented in A-Z sequence) will face the aggressive style, with a rating out of five showing their potential influence on the series starting on 21 November.

1. Sean Abbott

The experienced seamer is again selected as a back-up after being a frequent member in the white-ball sides in the past few years. As the captain's comeback still uncertain, and the remaining main bowlers dealing with a gruelling schedule, the 33-year-old will hope to maintain his good form to stay in consideration for a maiden appearance. ★☆☆☆☆

2. Scott Boland

The fourth best seamer in Australia has turned into a object for the opposition for his moderate returns during the previous series as well as for his quiet personality away from the pitch. However the 36-year-old has claimed 62 wickets at an bowling average of 16.53 – featuring a hat-trick in his latest Test against the Caribbean side – and has being a threat at international cricket and ought to welcome the rare chance to start a series in the opener. ★★★☆☆

3. Alex Carey

The first-choice gloveman is back in the intense cauldron of an Ashes series hoping to impress with the bat and his keeping, as well as for his involvement in a unforgettable moment when stumping Jonny Bairstow at Lord's in the last series. The 34-year-old is now a far more composed batsman whether required to score quickly or guide the lower-order with a decisive contribution. ★★★★☆

4. Brendan Doggett

The state seamer has been on the edges of the Australian side across the last few Test series and is returning following claiming a solid haul – featuring eleven in the last match – at an average of a respectable figure in last summer’s domestic competition. An first appearance is currently possible as Cummins is sidelined and the key fast bowlers get ready for a intense five-match series in seven weeks. ★☆☆☆☆

Fifth. Cameron Green

The highly-touted player had been targeted for the Test team from an early stage in his career even amid injury concerns, and the time has arrived for him to deliver a important impact to a crucial contest. The 26-year-old was the best of the batting batters while batting at first drop in difficult conditions in the Caribbean but could be preferred lower down to ensure he can also assist the bowling unit. If Green can realistically be selected as a true all-rounder in Perth, or might have to be relied upon to deliver more spells during the campaign, might be determined in the Sheffield Shield round this week. ★★★☆☆

Sixth. Josh Hazlewood

The accurate pace bowler is at the peak of his powers following carrying the limited-overs attack and fine-tuning for the contest during matches against India. The 34-year-old’s steady line and length, and touch of movement whether it be seam movement or swing, is bound to Test the tourists’ front foot method to scoring, with the ongoing question if he can feature in four or maybe even five Tests. ★★★★☆

Seventh. Travis Head

The aggressive batter is critical to the team's chances of taking the game against England with his aggressive approach and propensity to score huge runs as the pressure rise. A pair of centuries against India last summer, and the similar the previous occasion the English visited for a full series demonstrate his talents, while the player has a talent of finding a key wicket with his occasional but underrated off-spin. ★★★★★

8. Josh Inglis

The second wicketkeeper in the squad proved that he should also be considered as a pure batter when hitting a century at more than a quick rate on his first appearance in the subcontinent. The player is most comfortable playing in the middle-order although he has demonstrated while leading the team in limited-overs games that he has the versatility to come in earlier, which might fit a consistent position as the concussion substitute. ★★☆☆☆

9. Usman Khawaja

The seasoned remains even amid demands for a changing of the guard at the opening position following tightening his grip on the opening spot with a double century in Sri Lanka earlier this year. But following being among several batters unable to deal with the Indian Jasprit Bumrah last summer, the 38-year-old needs a good start against the English pace attack in what could be his farewell campaign to ensure he can decide personally on the time to retire the cap. ★★☆☆☆

10. Marnus Labuschagne

The former No 1-ranked batsman has left behind a dismal run and the indignity of being dropped in the past to earn his place back into the Australia squad – and certainly the XI to feature in Perth. His outstanding form with five hundreds in his recent knocks might provide the team management the assurance to support him to bat first if needed with the opener, although the batsman is probably to trouble England when batting at his preferred first-drop. ★★★★☆

Eleventh. Nathan Lyon

The off-spinner became as famous for his absence as his wicket-taking efforts after a muscle problem in the second match helped change the contest when Australia toured the UK in the last series. The 37-year-old failed to deliver the domestic series he hoped for against India with just nine wickets previously but recovered to be vital 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 lead the side until C