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1. Goalkeeper is a position with which I've taken a bit of a risk, as I am sure you will agree. By the character's own admission his stopping ratio was only a third. Never mind - I've chosen him because he is a survivor, knows his way around the netting and has a proven ability to survive with very little water under stress. Just don't mention albatrosses. Who have I chosen as my goalie?
2. Next I turned my selector's eye on the Back Four. I've decided to list them here as Left Defenders one and two. The two I've chosen on this side of the field are noted defenders of one kind or another. Can you name them for me?
3. For these two positions Back Four Right Defenders one and two I've chosen two more characters I feel would be useful defenders. They were so famous that a 'Song' written about their stirring military defensive exploits has survived a thousand years. Can you name them for me?
4. For one of my midfield players I had to think very carefully. I wanted a quick witted player, one who could dodge artfully and weave a cunning pattern, dipping in amongst the opposing players ('marks' he would have called them) without causing a stir. Of course, one character is obvious, isn't he?
5. My second midfield (and team captain) position I've reserved for a strong general who earned his spurs as a charismatic leader of men in more than one of Will's plays. On one memorable occasion in history as well as in a play he spotted the gap and urged his men forward. So who is the noble team captain I've picked?
6. On the wing I've found a cheeky character who has the wizardly skills to make great progress and advance our cause. He is fleet of foot, it would appear, as he is frequently featured as speeding away from his attentive 'Luggage'. Who then is my winger?
7. At an old fashioned Inside Forward position I've selected a character who was described by the Bard of Avon as 'a snapper-up of unconsidered trifles'. So, with that attribute he's just the sort of player I need to seize on the chances created in front of goal. Do you know who he was?
8. Another Front player, this character is an out and out striker with all the skills of an assassin. His usual number is seven so he'll fit right in. He likes anything being shaken but responds less well to stirring. He'll certainly do what my captain demands. Once you've guessed his name can you keep it a secret?
9. My choice at Centre Forward will be a big surprise I'm sure. Despite an English Public School education with its emphasis on sport this character was never likely to called an athlete. Fat? Yes. Fit? No. Nevertheless he would be a big presence up field. We would have to make sure we all got our share of the half time fruit before he did or there would only be pips to share for the rest of the team. So do you know who this was?
10. I have selected the team but need a manager who can get the best out of the team. I need someone who is crafty, a good motivator and who can deliver a well thought out strategy. For my manager I've turned to a classic general and just hope he can do without his elephants. Who is the manager I've selected?
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