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The time for before the Ashes exchanges and selection predictions is practically finished following Australia revealed a 15-man lineup to take on England in the Perth Test. The expanded squad for the first match points to the requirement for cool heads during the fiery contest, with the newcomer included for the debut in place of fiery opener Sam Konstas.

But with Marnus Labuschagne hitting stride and the remaining uncapped members being two pace replacements, there is a recognizable feel to the team despite the absence of unavailable captain Pat Cummins. Here is how every member (listed in alphabetical order) will tackle the Bazball style, with a rating out of five showing their possible impact on the series beginning on 21 November.

1. Sean Abbott

The veteran seamer is once again relied upon as a substitute after being a regular presence in the limited-overs sides in recent years. With the captain's comeback still uncertain, and the other main attackers dealing with a tough fixture list, the veteran will hope to sustain his strong performances to remain in contention for a maiden appearance. ★☆☆☆☆

2. Scott Boland

A key fast bowler in the team has turned into a focus for the opposition for his modest returns during the previous series as well as for his calm demeanor off the pitch. But the 36-year-old has claimed a significant haul at an bowling average of an impressive figure – featuring a hat-trick in his most recent Test against the Caribbean side – and has being a force at the top level and should welcome the uncommon opportunity to begin a series in the first match. ★★★☆☆

3. Alex Carey

The preferred gloveman is returning in the high-pressure atmosphere of an contest aiming to make his mark with the bat and his keeping, as well as for his role in a unforgettable incident when dismissing Jonny Bairstow at Lord's in the last series. The veteran is currently a considerably more confident batsman if needed to score quickly or guide the lower-order with a match-turning innings. ★★★★☆

Fourth. Brendan Doggett

The state paceman has been on the periphery of the national team during recent matches and is back after claiming 33 wickets – including 11 in the last match – at an bowling average of a respectable figure in the previous Sheffield Shield. An first appearance is currently attainable as the captain is sidelined and the front-line fast bowlers prepare for a demanding five Tests in a short period. ★☆☆☆☆

Fifth. Cameron Green

The acclaimed player had been earmarked for the national side from an early stage in his journey even amid injury concerns, and the moment has come for him to make a major impact to a pivotal contest. The youngster was the standout of the batting players while batting at first drop in challenging circumstances in the Caribbean but could be selected in the order to ensure he can also assist the pace attack. Whether he can feasibly be selected as a genuine bowling option in the first Test, or may have to be relied upon to deliver more spells during the series, could be decided in the Sheffield Shield round soon. ★★★☆☆

Sixth. Josh Hazlewood

The consistent seamer is at the height of his abilities after leading the white-ball bowling and preparing for the contest during games against the Indian team. The 34-year-old’s steady line and length, and touch of swing whether it be seam movement or in the air, is sure to Test the England's aggressive method to batting, with the persistent concern whether he can feature in four or maybe as many as all five Tests. ★★★★☆

Seventh. Travis Head

The aggressive batsman is vital to the team's chances of taking the game up to the opposition with his attacking approach and tendency to score huge runs as the stakes rise. A pair of hundreds against the Indian team recently, and the similar the last time the English toured for five Tests point to his abilities, while the player has a knack of finding a breakthrough wicket with his part-time but underrated off-spin. ★★★★★

Eighth. Josh Inglis

The reserve wicketkeeper in the squad proved that he must also be considered as a pure batsman when scoring a hundred at more than a quick rate on debut in Sri Lanka. The 30-year-old is most at home batting in the middle-order though he has shown while leading Australia in white-ball matches that he has the versatility to come in higher up, which could suit a regular role as the concussion substitute. ★★☆☆☆

9. Usman Khawaja

The seasoned keeps hanging on even amid calls for a changing of the guard at the top of the order after strengthening his hold on the opening spot with a double century in the subcontinent earlier this year. But following being one of many batters unable to handle the Indian the paceman previously, the veteran needs a good beginning against the English fast-bowling cartel in what might be his final campaign to make sure he can make the call himself on when to hang up the baggy green. ★★☆☆☆

10. Marnus Labuschagne

The ex No 1-ranked batsman has put a dismal form and the indignity of being dropped behind him to earn his place back into the Australia squad – and surely the playing eleven to play in Perth. Labuschagne exceptional form with five hundreds in his recent innings could provide the team management the assurance to back him to bat first if needed alongside Khawaja, although the 31-year-old is probably to trouble the opposition when batting at his preferred number three. ★★★★☆

11. Nathan Lyon

The spinner became as famous for his missing presence as his wicket-taking efforts following a calf injury in the second Ashes Test contributed to turn the contest when the team visited England in the last series. The veteran did not have the home campaign he hoped for against India with only a modest haul last summer but bounced back to be critical to Australia’s series sweeps in Sri Lanka and the Caribbean. ★★★☆☆

12. Steve Smith (captain)

The Australian star batsman will step in to captain the team until C