Hartlepool United manager Pete Wild has a number of options to consider as his side prepare to take on Leeds United Under-21s in their latest National League Cup tie on Tuesday night.
Fresh from the agonising defeat at the hands of National League leaders Boreham Wood on Saturday afternoon, Pools will hope to return to winning ways at Victoria Park in what is the final game of their Group C campaign. However, their record in the competition does not offer much room for optimism after they were beaten by Under-21s sides from Newcastle United, Everton and Middlesbrough over the last three months.
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With a free weekend lying ahead following the FA Cup exit at the hands of Marine last month, Wild could opt to field a strong side against the Whites as his side look to get off the mark in the National League Cup - but who could start at Victoria Park?
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1. Nathan Fisher
With Max Merrick's fitness being managed, Fisher could be handed a start on Tuesday night (photo Frank Reid) | Frank Reid
2. Max Kouogun
Kouogun started the comeback at Forest Green and his return to the starting eleven has been a welcome one (photo Chris Fryatt) | Chris Fryatt
3. Reiss McNally
The centre-back has been a regular presence in the Pool backline this season (photo Chris Fryatt) | Hartlepool Mail, Chris Fryatt
4. Sam Lavelle
Lavelle has produced some solid performances since he became one of Pete Wild's first new signings (photo Chris Fryatt) | Hartlepool Mail, Chris Fryatt