Everton don't yet have their full squad back at Finch Farm for pre-season training, but there are still a lot of interesting dynamics to explore among the group.
Which young players will grab the chance to impress their manager as the wait for those involved in international football over the break goes on? Which players will attract the interest of other clubs and leave Finch Farm before the opening match of the season against Chelsea next month?
The latter point obviously brings with it questions of who will permanently leave Everton, with Frank Lampard and Kevin Thelwell looking to fend off advances for key players while also attempting to find moves for fringe players. But, it also concerns potential loans as the Blues look to use the market to get some players some game time.
