2 full backs who can defend but can join in going forward
2 centre half’s who know their job but can pass out from the back and are a threat at corners & set pieces
2 wide men who can get beyond their markers, whip in a good ball or nip inside and unleash a shot themselves… also fit enough to help their full backs out.
2 centre mids – one a box to box, the other more of a sitter who can spray the ball about.
2 forwards who have a proven goal scoring history. Willing to press high & early but also prepared to do doggies tracking back and closing down / angles
And a keeper who can command his area, stop shots, catch crosses and initiate a quick counter.