Jon Brady is facing some tough decisions when it comes to picking his starting XI and bench against Walsall this weekend.
Three players have joined Northampton in the past week – Will Hondermarck, D’Margio Wright-Phillips and Tete Yengi – and all three are in contention to feature at Sixfields on Saturday. One or two may also return from injury, meaning Brady will likely to have to leave some senior men out of the squad altogether.
"Obviously we have a few injuries but we have some new additions and that strengthens the whole squad,” said Brady. “With the injuries we have picked up and our squad size this season, it has been difficult to have a lot of strength in depth on the bench.
"But if we can keep most players fit, with what we have in the building now, I do have options and it’s nice to have those options. I’d rather have these problems and there might be some upset players on Saturday, but that’s not a bad thing.”

5. LB: Ali Koiki
Should be in line for a second successive start after returning from three months out. Photo: Pete Norton

6. CM: Jack Sowerby
Excellent against Barrow and always a key operator in midfield Photo: Pete Norton

7. CM: Marc Leonard
Arguably the standout last Saturday. Could face competition from McWilliams but it might be too soon for the latter to start following injury. Photo: Pete Norton


