For a bit of fun in the meantime, we fired up the latest edition of Football Manager, and simulated the game into the future. We had a look at the starting XI, key subs and manager it predicts will be on show for the Tigers on the opening day of the 2020/21 season.

9. AMC: Jamie Paterson
He struggled for game time at Bristol City, and was allowed to leave on a cut price deal. The versatile midfielder has enough creativity and positional awareness to cut it as a number ten. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) | Getty Images Photo: Michael Steele

10. ST: Norbert Balogh
The lesser-spotted Hungarian is thrown into the starting XI and given a chance to prove himself up top. He'll be looking to add to his current career tally of 13 goals. (Photo by Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images) | Getty Images Photo: Tullio M. Puglia

11. ST: Scott Hogan
An experienced head comes in to partner Balogh, in the shape of new recruit Scott Hogan. He's in on loan from Aston Villa. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images) | Getty Images Photo: Alex Pantling

12. Sub: Keane Lewis-Potter
The promising forward bags himself a place on the bench, but will be hopeful of making more starts in the new season. (Photo by Ashley Allen/Getty Images) | Getty Images Photo: Ashley Allen

