One goal in preseason (including the cup game) came from all the hours (only a slight exaggeration!) of passing around at the back, so I don’t think there’s that much to worry about that tactic defensively yet.

We should be better when Wootton plays, but what do we do when he needs a rest? Thomas? Sam doesn’t look able to be a target man and hold up play, though I hope he’s not going to become a scapegoat. That’s the manager’s role ...