Thought I'd resurrect this thread with thoughts of everyone (hopefully) being fit post world cup.
With Naismith clearly a defensive vortex,,yet bringing much to the side generally it's for me obvious,if selected,that he can't be positioned in what clearly will still be a back three.
So,do we go 3-1-4-2 with Naismith in front of the three??
I'd prefer to see him on the left of a 3-5-2, Pring & Tanner as wing backs, Naismith sitting inside of Pring - Kai's decent bringing the ball forwards, tackling back and would add a bit of bite - with less likelihood of him being exposed.
With Atkinson left of the three behind Pring & Naismith I'd say looks very solid - hopefully getting more quality on the ball into the box. - sorry Jay!