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The time for pre-Ashes talk and selection guesses is practically over following Australia revealed a 15-member team to take on England in the Perth Test. This extended group for the series opener indicates the need for calm minds during the heated contest, with the newcomer included for the debut in place of aggressive opener Sam Konstas.

However with the batsman finding form and the remaining new players being two pace backups, there is a sense of familiarity to the team despite the absence of unavailable captain Pat Cummins. Below is the way every player (presented in A-Z sequence) will face the aggressive approach, with a rating out of five reflecting their possible influence on the campaign starting on 21 November.

First. Sean Abbott

The seasoned seamer is once again selected as a reserve after being a regular presence in the white-ball sides in recent years. As the captain's comeback remaining unknown, and the other key attackers confronting a tough schedule, the veteran will aim to sustain his good form to remain in consideration for a maiden appearance. ★☆☆☆☆

Second. Scott Boland

Among the top seamer in the team has become a target for England for his unflattering returns during the previous series as much as for his quiet personality away from the pitch. But the veteran has claimed a significant haul at an bowling average of an impressive figure – including a hat-trick in his latest Test against the Caribbean side – and has proving to be a danger at the top level and can seize the rare opportunity to begin a series in the first match. ★★★☆☆

3. Alex Carey

The main wicketkeeper is returning in the simmering cauldron of an battle hoping to impress with the batting and his gloves, as much as for his role in a memorable incident when dismissing Jonny Bairstow at the famous ground in the last series. The veteran is currently a far more composed batsman if needed to accelerate or support the tail with a decisive knock. ★★★★☆

4. Brendan Doggett

The state fast bowler has been on the periphery of the national team across recent Test series and is returning following claiming 33 wickets – featuring 11 in the final – at an average of a respectable figure in the previous domestic competition. An Test cap is now within reach while Cummins is sidelined and the key fast bowlers get ready for a demanding five-match series in a short period. ★☆☆☆☆

Fifth. Cameron Green

The highly-touted all-rounder had been identified for the Test team from early in his journey even amid fitness issues, and the time has come for him to deliver a important impact to a crucial series. The youngster was the standout of the top-order players while batting at first drop in challenging conditions in the Caribbean but might be selected lower down to make sure he can also assist the pace attack. If Green can realistically be picked as a true all-rounder in Perth, or may have to be trusted to bowl bulk overs during the series, might be determined in the domestic match this week. ★★★☆☆

6. Josh Hazlewood

The metronomic seamer is at the height of his abilities following carrying the white-ball attack and getting ready for the Ashes series during matches against the Indian team. The 34-year-old’s consistent accuracy, and hint of swing whether seam movement or in the air, is sure to Test the England's front foot method to batting, with the ongoing question if he can feature in four or maybe even five matches. ★★★★☆

Seventh. Travis Head

The devastating batter is critical to Australia’s hopes of seizing the initiative up to England with his aggressive intent and tendency to hit huge runs as the pressure increase. A couple of centuries against India last summer, and the same the last time England toured for five Tests demonstrate his talents, while the 31-year-old has a knack of finding a breakthrough dismissal with his occasional but underrated off-spin. ★★★★★

Eighth. Josh Inglis

The second wicketkeeper in the squad showed that he must also be viewed as a specialist batsman when scoring a hundred at better than a run-a-ball on debut in Sri Lanka. The player is most comfortable playing in the middle-order although he has demonstrated while leading Australia in white-ball games that he has the versatility to bat earlier, which could fit a regular role as the replacement. ★★☆☆☆

9. Usman Khawaja

The experienced keeps hanging on despite calls for a new blood at the opening position after tightening his grip on the opening spot with a double century in Sri Lanka recently. However following being among several batsmen failing to deal with India’s Jasprit Bumrah previously, the 38-year-old requires a positive beginning against the English pace cartel in what might be his farewell Test series to ensure he can decide himself on when to retire the cap. ★★☆☆☆

Tenth. Marnus Labuschagne

The ex top-ranked Test batter has put a dismal run and the indignity of being dropped behind him to earn his place again into the Australia squad – and certainly the XI to feature in the first Test. His exceptional form with five hundreds in his recent innings could provide the selectors the confidence to support him to bat first if required with the opener, though the batsman is probably to worry England when batting at his preferred number three. ★★★★☆

11. Nathan Lyon

The spinner became as famous for his missing presence as his dismissal performances following a calf injury in the second Ashes Test contributed to change the contest when the team toured the UK in 2023. The veteran failed to deliver the home campaign he would have wanted against India with only nine wickets previously but bounced back to be vital to the team's clean sweeps in the subcontinent and the Caribbean. ★★★☆☆

12. Steve Smith (captain)

The Australian star batsman will step in to lead the side till C