Yes and of the two Butcher picked, Hastings is unlikely to fit the personality of the team Powell is building.
Also it isn't a one player question.
Trueman and Lino are clearly a good partnership. The real Xfactor is Trueman but he's also the vulnerable one. If we replace Lino we could just end up back in the same place.
If I'm spending big money I'd have to assess how likely Trueman is to stay fit. He might be the one to replace. But I hope not. If you keep them both we need a capable backup. Not sure Russell is it yet but we'll see. I think this season is the season we really find out about all 3. There's no real rush to go marquee straight away.
I have no doubt that if Trueman puts a good number of games together he will be in the conversation for an Ashes call up. Hopefully he is fine after the hit out and is ready to help us to a win vs Wire and Salford.
He was the difference on Sunday. He gives other players including Lino so much time on the ball.
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