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The phase for before the Ashes banter and squad predictions is almost finished after Australia unveiled a 15-player lineup to face the English side in the first Test. The larger group for the series opener indicates the necessity for cool minds during the fiery Ashes series, with Jake Weatherald included for the first time instead of aggressive batsman Sam Konstas.

But with Marnus Labuschagne hitting stride and the remaining new players being a pair of fast bowling backups, there is a known quality to the team even without unavailable skipper Pat Cummins. Here is how every player (listed in A-Z sequence) will confront the aggressive style, with a rating out of five showing their potential impact on the campaign starting on 21 November.

1. Sean Abbott

The veteran seamer is once more relied upon as a substitute following being a frequent member in the white-ball teams in the past few years. As Cummins's return still unknown, and the remaining key attackers facing a gruelling schedule, the veteran will hope to sustain his recent success to remain in consideration for a first Test cap. ★☆☆☆☆

Second. Scott Boland

Among the top fast bowler in Australia has become a object for the opposition for his modest performances during the 2023 Ashes as well as for his quiet demeanor off the pitch. Yet the 36-year-old has claimed 62 wickets at an average of an impressive figure – including a hat-trick in his most recent Test against the Caribbean side – without being a force at international cricket and should welcome the uncommon chance to start a campaign in the first match. ★★★☆☆

3. Alex Carey

The preferred gloveman is back in the intense cauldron of an Ashes series looking to stand out with the batting and his keeping, as much as for his involvement in a unforgettable incident when dismissing Jonny Bairstow at Lord's in the last series. The veteran is now a considerably more assured batter if required to accelerate or support the lower-order with a decisive knock. ★★★★☆

4. Brendan Doggett

The state fast bowler has been on the fringes of the Australian side during the last few Test series and is returning following taking 33 wickets – including eleven in the final – at an average of a respectable figure in last summer’s Sheffield Shield. An international debut is currently possible as the captain is sidelined and the key quicks prepare for a intense five-match series in seven weeks. ★☆☆☆☆

Fifth. Cameron Green

The acclaimed player had been targeted for the Test team from an early stage in his journey even amid injury concerns, and the moment has arrived for him to deliver a major impact to a high-stakes series. The youngster was the pick of the batting batters while coming in at first drop in challenging conditions in the Caribbean but might be preferred in the order to make sure he can also assist the pace attack. Whether he can feasibly be picked as a true bowling option in Perth, or might have to be relied upon to bowl bulk overs during the series, might be decided in the Sheffield Shield round soon. ★★★☆☆

6. Josh Hazlewood

The consistent pace bowler is at the peak of his powers after leading the white-ball attack and preparing for the contest during games against India. The veteran’s steady line and length, and hint of seam whether it be off the seam or swing, is bound to challenge the England's front foot method to batting, with the persistent concern whether he can play four or maybe even all five Tests. ★★★★☆

Seventh. Travis Head

The devastating batter is crucial to Australia’s chances of taking the game up to England with his attacking approach and tendency to hit huge scores as the pressure increase. A pair of hundreds against India last summer, and the same the last time England toured for five Tests demonstrate his talents, while the player has a knack of taking a breakthrough wicket with his occasional but underestimated spin bowling. ★★★★★

Eighth. Josh Inglis

The reserve keeper in the squad proved that he must additionally be viewed as a specialist batter when scoring a century 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 versatility to bat higher up, which might suit a consistent role as the concussion substitute. ★★☆☆☆

Ninth. Usman Khawaja

The experienced keeps hanging on despite demands for a changing of the guard at the opening position following strengthening his hold on the first wicket with a double century in Sri Lanka recently. However after being one of many batters unable to handle India’s the paceman last summer, the veteran needs a positive start against the English fast-bowling cartel in what might be his farewell Test series to make sure he can decide himself on when to hang up the baggy green. ★★☆☆☆

Tenth. Marnus Labuschagne

The former top-ranked batsman has put a dismal form and the disappointment of being dropped behind him to force his way again into the national team – and surely the playing eleven to play in Perth. His outstanding form with five hundreds in his recent innings could provide the team management the assurance to back him to bat first if needed with the opener, though the 31-year-old is more likely to worry England when batting at his favored number three. ★★★★☆

11. Nathan Lyon

The off-spinner was as notable for his missing presence as his dismissal performances following a muscle problem in the second Ashes Test contributed to change the series when the team visited 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 last summer but recovered to be vital to Australia’s clean sweeps in Sri Lanka and the Caribbean. ★★★☆☆

Twelfth. Steve Smith (captain)

The Australian batting great will step in to captain the side until C