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?
5. Liam Gibson
The former Harrogate Town defender could be handed a start after remaining on the bench at the weekend (photo Frank Reid) | Frank Reid
6. Jack Hunter
Hunter came off the bench on Saturday and could be handed a start against the Whites (photo Chris Fryatt) | Chris Fryatt
7. Cole Deeming
Deeming scored his first Pools goal on Saturday and will look to build on a promising display (photo Frank Reid) | FRANK REID
8. Jack Nolan
Nolan can provide a creative spark at the top end of the pitch (photo Frank Reid) | Frank Reid