Yes, but elsewhere I have argued that the selection of the side should not be a matter for the coach in any case. We've seen a change of coach (partially) announced; a strong coach should now hopefully be identifying a fresh pool of talent which he wishes to coach - with some new names in it and some familiar names out of it. The (independent) selectors can pick a side from that new pool. Central contracts could continue (although I am not sure they should) without necessarily implying automatic selection. Certainly no-one should be guaranteed a place in the side. Ever.

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