I didn’t include Clunan as part of my possible line up because he’s nailed on as a starter in terms of his ability, I chose him due to balance, as he’s the only recognized defensive central midfielder we have.
As an example Roberts overall has more way more natural ability than Clunan but if say Rowley and Brogan start it would be too attacking and we’d probably get easily cut through down the middle of the pitch. Brogan himself is an attacking player and Rowley is more of a neat and tidy playmaker type but throw Roberts in there it could well end up being all over the place.
Shrimpton may be able to play slightly withdrawn to cover Clunan position, but as it stands Clunan purely from a balance standpoint would be in my CM midfield three.
I’m not by any means saying purely based on ability that Clunan commands a first team start.
