last season we lacked strength from the bench, i think when fit & in form Carroll will start, as will Suarez, Gerrard and Downing. Adam adds a lot from set pieces. Gerrard will never play a full season, Suarez will get kicked all over the park and there will be other injuries and suspensions. I'd rather have players knowing they need to be fit and in form than reckoning they will play regardless. We should be in a position to have competition for places - that is what top teams have!