Watching Daniel De Silva play for CCM last night, this guy has strengths nobody else has.

As an attacking mid he is very quick on his feet, nimble, quick off the mark,  turns sharply, is very skilful on the ball, has speed over the turf, has terrific vision and is an excellent passer and mover in tight spaces.

He  is also becoming more gritty off the ball and has the engine to close down the opposition effectively as part of a team squeezing game plan.

In terms of potential, and I emphasise potential, he  could be our best player in the future.

He has improved out of sight under Okon.

ange called him up. jones said no.  he didnt want to lose that time away from his club to sit on the bench.

Excellent news. Probably a better option to include than say even Goodwin. We do want wingers. Can't De Silva also play on the left if needed? 

If Ange stays then I can understand and respect that he never picks Jones again. 

What are the chamces of Seb Pasquali getting in? Probably zero.

I agree. De Silva and Petratos have been shining lights as far as Aussie players in the A League this year. I would really like them (and Brilliante) to be giving an opportunity in friendlies soon.

Really disappointed Da Silva didn’t stay in Holland this year, even in the 2nd Div. he could’ve got lots of gametime and put himself in a good position for the following year. Brett Holman spent a year in the Dutch 2nd div when he was older than Da Silva is.

Cannot agree with that at all. The Dutch 2nd division is a weak comp. Playing every week in the A League is much much better for his development. Dutch football is not what it once was, apart from the top half clubs in the Eredivisie the rest are pretty weak, the good youngsters go to either the top 3 clubs or elsewhere in Europe and the wages don't keep any of the top quality players in the league.

Looking at the first XI I'd definitely say that the two non-Sainz spots in the back three are most up for grabs, Rhys Williams in his current form is looking likely, Ange would love the way he plays out, and the door is open for any other young A-League or Aussies Abroad CBs like Deng, Tongyk, or Ansell etc to step up.