Who should play in Southampton's #10 role against Swansea?

Who should play in Southampton’s #10 role against Swansea?

By Erik Franzo | Aug 6, 2017

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 19: James Ward-Prowse of Southampton (L) celebrates scoring his sides first goal with Dusan Tadic of Southampton (R) during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton at White Hart Lane on March 19, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) /

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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – APRIL 05: James Ward-Prowse of Southampton celebrates scoring his sides third goal during the Premier League match between Southampton and Crystal Palace at St Mary’s Stadium on April 5, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images) /

James Ward-Prowse

JWP took a huge leap forward last season, and I believe he is eager to take on more responsibility. Giving him the #10 role would be great for his confidence and guarantees you get a workmanlike 70-90 minutes in the center of the pitch.

He is probably the best attacking center mid on the team, but I simply don’t trust him in front of goal. JWP is scoring at a better clip, but if his performance against Augsburg showed anything, he is not the goal-scorer you need out of a #10.