Our Hartlepool United writer has backed Lennie Lawrence to make one change ahead of Tuesday night's trip to National League leaders Barnet.
5. Left-back: David Ferguson
Endured a difficult afternoon on Saturday after turning Harry Beautyman's cross into his own net. It was an awkward moment for the defender, who has nonetheless been excellent under Lennie Lawrence. Pools do have Matthew Bondswell, who is out of contract at the end of the month, in reserve but Ferguson has started in 29 of his side's 30 games this term and should be given the chance to bounce back. Photo: Frank Reid
6. Central-midfield: Nicky Featherstone
Lennie Lawrence might be tempted to make a change in midfield. Featherstone, who turns 37 this summer, has played a lot of football of late and hasn't quite been at his influential best in the last couple of weeks. Barnet's 3-5-2 formation means Pools could be at risk of being outnumbered in the engine room, so Lawrence could turn to Jack Hunter or Greg Sloggett to provide his side with some fresh legs. It might well depend on how Featherstone has recovered since Saturday. Given his influence and impressive performances this season, Lawrence will be keen to keep him in the side if he can. Photo: Frank Reid
7. Central-midfield: Nathan Sheron
A bit like Featherstone, wasn't at his absolute best against either Wealdstone or Woking, despite some typically tenacious tackles. Was outstanding against Barnet in November and will have a similarly integral role to play on Tuesday night. The Bees often like to line up with three in midfield, including skipper Anthony Hartigan, former Pools promotion-winner Mark Shelton and in-form Zak Brunt. Sheron looks set to have his work cut out but is probably one of a handful of National League midfielders capable of stifling Barnet's creative threat from the engine room. Photo: Frank Reid
8. Right-wing: Luke Charman
Was his side's star performer on Saturday, scoring his third goal of the campaign. Scored against York in November and should have had at least one at Gateshead on Boxing Day, so has proven he can cause problems for some of the best sides in the division. Will hope to exploit Barnet's forward-thinking wing-backs and could have an important role to play in providing Pools, who will surely have to try and soak up lots of pressure, with an outlet. Photo: Frank Reid