Eddie Howe has now had a good look at his options for the 2022/23 season and won't be disappointed with the shape of his Newcastle United squad so far.
Some stars simply walk into the team given their brilliance while others have stiff competition - and there are also some harsh calls too. But Howe has major decisions to make when play resumes in the Premier League.
Despite suffering a spate of key injuries, Newcastle have lost just one match in the campaign - a narrow defeat in stoppage time to Liverpool - and they have still picked up seven points regardless of a string of poor VAR calls. Howe made four senior summer signings in the transfer window and has tried to blend them into the team that finished 11th last term.
