Hartlepool United will hope to build on the momentum created by Saturday’s impressive win at Forest Green Rovers when they resume their National League Cup campaign with a meeting with Newcastle United Under-21s on Tuesday night.
There was a mixture of delight and relief when Pete Wild racked up his first win as Pools head coach in only his second game in charge at The New Lawn at the weekend - and the new man in charge at Victoria Park has already set out his stance on how he will approach the meeting with the Magpies youngsters after explaining he will view the fixture as ‘a first team game’.
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So could Wild rotate his ranks or will he retain faith with the squad that earned a long-awaited win at the weekend? We take a look at who could be handed a start at The Vic on Tuesday night.
The former Newcastle United goalkeeper could face his old club.
1. Max Thompson
The former Newcastle United goalkeeper could face his old club. | Frank Reid
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The attacking wing-back could have a big part to play.
2. Neo Eccleston
The attacking wing-back could have a big part to play. | FRANK REID
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Hunter started his career within the Magpies academy setup and actually captained their Under-21s.
3. Jack Hunter
Hunter started his career within the Magpies academy setup and actually captained their Under-21s. | Chris Fryatt
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McNally will provide a steadying presence at the heart of the back four.
4. Reiss McNally
McNally will provide a steadying presence at the heart of the back four. | Frank Reid
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