Sheffield Wednesday, Leeds United and Hull City send duo of candidates to Yorkshire's Team of the Week
Leeds United, Sheffield Wednesday, Hull City and Middlesbrough - who all secured home wins at the weekend - contribute two candidates apiece, but who gets the gaffer’s nod?
Here’s the line-up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Goalkeeper: Michael Cooper (Sheffield United)
Registered a fourth clean sheet in a row and made two tremendous saves just before the break at Fratton Park.
Defence: Jayden Bogle (Leeds United)
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Hide AdProduced a best display in a United jersey against Coventry and got a goal for good measure.
Marc Roberts (Barnsley)
Produced some vital blocks and led the way in the defensive stakes for the Reds against a handy Stockport side.
Akin Famewo (Sheffield Wednesday)
Orderly at the break and his long ball to set up Josh Windass’s second goal was a peach versus West Brom.
Midfield: Shea Charles (Sheffield Wednesday)
His partnership in the engine room with Barry Bannan was excellent and his mature display belied his tender years.
Stephen Dooley (Harrogate Town)
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Hide AdFired home the Sulphurites’ opener on derby day against Bradford and it was reward for an accomplished display.
Bachir Belloumi (Hull City)
Put on a dazzling show against Cardiff, scoring twice as the Tigers recorded back-to-back wins.
Riley McGree (Middlesbrough)
Outstanding down the left for Boro against Stoke and was a constant irritant.
Attackers: Ben Doak (Middlesbrough)
Grabbed his first Boro goal on an afternoon when his pace, trickery and good old-fashioned wing play troubled Stoke.
Chris Bedia (Hull City)
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Hide AdGave Cardiff a heap of trouble and after being denied by a brilliant save, got on the scoresheet late on with a penalty. Good start to his City career.
Wilfried Gnonto (Leeds United)
Scored a fine opener for Leeds and produced an electrifying performance at times.
Manager/head coach: Tim Walter (Hull City)
For the second week in a row the hitherto beleaguered Tigers boss is finally finding his stride.
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