James Justin

Justin's versatility is not just theoretical, he has actually played right back, left back and further forward at a high level, which means a manager can move him around a match without gambling on an unfamiliar position. Going forward he attacks the flank with real intent, overlapping or cutting inside depending on the situation ahead of him. That attacking instinct makes him more than a defender who can also cover other positions in an emergency.

Serious injuries interrupted his career at exactly the point he looked ready to become a regular starter, the kind of setback that changes how a player is judged even once recovered. He has kept working his way back into contention regardless, which says plenty about how much he wants the shirt. Whether his body holds up to a long, regular run of matches is the question that follows him most.