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?
9. Chris Popov
Popov could be handed a start after coming off the bench against Boreham Wood (photo Chris Fryatt) | Hartlepool Mail, Chris Fryatt
10. Jordan Hugill
The striker came off the bench in Saturday's defeat at Boreham Wood and could be handed a start on Tuesday. | Chris Fryatt
11. Brooklyn Ilunga
The versatile winger will hope to make an impact as he battles for a regular place in the starting eleven. | Hartlepool Mail, Chris Fryatt