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The phase for before the Ashes exchanges and squad speculation is nearly finished after the Australian team unveiled a 15-man squad to face the English side in the Perth Test. The expanded group for the first match suggests the need for cool minds during the heated contest, with Jake Weatherald named for the debut replacing explosive batsman Sam Konstas.

But with the batsman returning to form and the remaining uncapped players being a pair of pace reserves, there is a known quality to the squad even without injured captain Pat Cummins. Following is how each player (presented in alphabetical order) will confront the Bazball style, with a rating out of five indicating their likely effect on the series starting on 21 November.

1. Sean Abbott

The seasoned paceman is once more selected as a reserve after being a consistent member in the limited-overs sides in the past few years. As the captain's comeback still unknown, and the other front-line attackers facing a demanding fixture list, the veteran will hope to maintain his recent success to stay in contention for a first Test cap. ★☆☆☆☆

2. Scott Boland

A key fast bowler in the team has turned into a focus for the opposition for his unflattering returns during the 2023 Ashes as well as for his calm nature away from the pitch. However the veteran has not taken a significant haul at an average of an impressive figure – including a hat-trick in his last Test against West Indies – without proving to be a force at the top level and can embrace the uncommon chance to begin a series in the first match. ★★★☆☆

3. Alex Carey

The main wicketkeeper is back in the high-pressure cauldron of an contest aiming to stand out with the batting and his keeping, as well as for his role in a unforgettable moment when dismissing Jonny Bairstow at the famous ground in the last series. The 34-year-old is now a much more confident batter if required to lift the run-rate or guide the lower-order with a game-changing knock. ★★★★☆

4. Brendan Doggett

The state paceman has been on the fringes of the national team during the last few matches and is returning following claiming 33 wickets – featuring eleven in the final – at an bowling average of 24.15 in last summer’s domestic competition. An international debut is currently within reach as the captain is sidelined and the key fast bowlers get ready for a demanding five Tests in seven weeks. ★☆☆☆☆

5. Cameron Green

The highly-touted all-rounder had been identified for the national side from early in his journey even amid injury concerns, and the moment has arrived for him to deliver a significant contribution to a crucial series. The youngster was the standout of the batting batters while batting at first drop in challenging conditions in the West Indies but could be selected in the order to ensure he can also assist the bowling unit. If he can feasibly be selected as a true all-rounder in the first Test, or may have to be relied upon to deliver more spells during the series, could be determined in the Sheffield Shield match soon. ★★★☆☆

Sixth. Josh Hazlewood

The metronomic seamer is at the peak of his powers following leading the limited-overs bowling and getting ready for the Ashes series during matches against India. The veteran’s consistent accuracy, and hint of movement whether off the seam or in the air, is bound to challenge the England's front foot approach to batting, with the ongoing question if he can play four or maybe as many as five matches. ★★★★☆

7. Travis Head

The aggressive batsman is crucial to the team's hopes of seizing the initiative against England with his positive intent and tendency to hit massive scores as the pressure rise. A pair of centuries against India last summer, and the same the previous occasion England toured for a full series demonstrate his talents, while the player has a ability of finding a key dismissal with his part-time but underrated spin bowling. ★★★★★

Eighth. Josh Inglis

The second wicketkeeper in the team demonstrated that he should additionally be viewed as a specialist batsman when pummelling a century at better than a quick rate on his first appearance in Sri Lanka. The player is most comfortable batting in the middle-order though he has demonstrated while leading the team in limited-overs games that he has the flexibility to come in higher up, which might suit a regular role as the replacement. ★★☆☆☆

Ninth. Usman Khawaja

The veteran keeps hanging on despite demands for a transition at the opening position following tightening his grip on the opening spot with a double ton in Sri Lanka recently. However after being among several batters failing to handle India’s the paceman last summer, the veteran needs a strong beginning against England’s fast-bowling attack in what might be his farewell Test series to ensure he can decide himself on the time to hang up the cap. ★★☆☆☆

Tenth. Marnus Labuschagne

The ex No 1-ranked batsman has put a poor form and the disappointment of being omitted in the past to earn his place back into the Australia squad – and certainly the XI to play in Perth. Labuschagne outstanding form with five hundreds in his recent innings might give the team management the confidence to back him to bat first if required alongside the opener, although the 31-year-old is probably to trouble England when playing at his favored number three. ★★★★☆

Eleventh. Nathan Lyon

The off-spinner became as famous for his absence as his wicket-taking efforts after a calf injury in the second Ashes Test contributed to change the contest when the team toured the UK in the last series. The 37-year-old failed to deliver the domestic series he would have wanted against the Indian team with only a modest haul previously but recovered to be vital 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 lead the team until C