Surely we cannot play 3-5-2 or 3-4-1-1 now. What with Allen, O'Hare & Palmer out for long periods.
Time to switch to 4-4-2 based on the squad we have., perhaps 4-5-1 as well.
If we don't play 4-4-2 then Burroughs has to start. I actually thought JWE showed a few glimpses last night of quality, and if we persist with 3 at the back he is going to have to play AMC. Wouldn't mind seeing BNC also in that role, they both have that flash of skill / trickery that can unlock a defence. He can't go with 2 up top again surely unless he reverts to 4-4-2
Losing Allen is disruptive enough without changing the whole shape of the team. I would stick with our current system and give burroughs and Maguire 45 mins each
Could see Vik pulling his hair out getting service from these two rookies. Cuffy ohd can play, JW is about as raw as they come and has an interesting technique that's for sure.