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For a long time,this has remained Indias greatest strength. Captain Bharat Chhetri takes the lead goalkeepers slot because of his decade-long experience but PR Sreejesh has proved a worthy successor time and again,and in crunch situations.

Goalkeeping: For a long time,this has remained Indias greatest strength. Captain Bharat Chhetri takes the lead goalkeepers slot because of his decade-long experience but PR Sreejesh has proved a worthy successor time and again,and in crunch situations.

Key: Chhetri and Sreejesh

Defence: The line-up lists three defenders,known more for the drag-flicks than tackling. VR Raghunath and Sandeep Singh have both improved,though the backline still remains the teams weakness. Nobbs is planning to play veteran Ignace Tirkey behind to shore up the defence .

Key: Ignace,Sandeep

Midfield: With selectors deciding that veteran Arjun Hallappa isnt good enough to make the first team,the engine in the midfield will be Sardar Singh. Sardar will have to be at the top of his game as the rest of the players in this area of play dont have the big-match experience.

Key: Sardar Singh

forward line: Most of the goals that have been scored lately have been field goals and that is a positive sign for the side. The youngsters have done well but the presence of experienced players like Tushar Khandker and Shivendra Singh gives the forward line attacking options.

Key:Shivendra Singh and

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