Image source, Press EyeImage caption, Northern Ireland have a number of options to pick from against Ukraine, who they beat 3-0 in the first fixtureAfter an impressive quadruple-header to kick off the Nations League, Northern Ireland are back in action and it's time for you to be the boss.Michael O'Neill's young side did not concede a goal as away victories over Georgia and Ukraine were joined by two goalless draws at home to Hungary and the Georgians, which leave Northern Ireland top of League B2 after four matches.Now, they will look to finish the job and earn promotion to League A as Ukraine visit Belfast on Saturday, before a trip to Hungary on Tuesday to close out the group.But who would you pick if you were in charge of Northern Ireland? Weigh up some of the key selection dilemmas before having your say.Do you break up the defence?Of the 54 teams in the Nations League, Northern Ireland are the only side yet to concede a goal after four rounds of matches.It's all the more impressive when you consider O'Neill is without two Premier League level defenders, in the form of Liverpool's Conor Bradley, a long-term absentee, and Daniel Ballard, who was injured in the first match of the campaign in Georgia in September.O'Neill has a plethora of options, both at the heart of defence and out wide.At centre-back, youngsters Tom Atcheson and Ruairi McConville impressed in the quadruple-header, while O'Neill could also utilise the experience of Paddy McNair or Ciaron Brown.There are also several options at right-back, with Trai Hume, the in-form Terry Devlin and Brodie Spencer - who can also play at left-back along with Justin Devenny - all available.In goal, first-choice Pierce Charles has fresh competition in the shape of Manchester United stopper Dermot Mee.Who would you pick to keep the run of clean sheets going?Northern Ireland v UkraineUefa Nations LeagueSaturday, 14 November at 19:45 GMTWatch on BBC iPlayer and BBC Two NI from19:15 GMT; Listen on BBC Sounds and BBC Radio Ulster; Watch, listen, live text and clips on BBC Sport app & websiteWhere do you play Hume?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Trai Hume has often been deployed as a right winger by Sunderland this seasonTrai Hume has become something of a Swiss army knife option for both Northern Ireland and at Sunderland with his versatility.Usually a right-back, Hume has often been utilised further forward on the right wing by Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris this season.For Northern Ireland, the 24-year-old has played right across the defensive line when called upon. With Conor Bradley fit and on the right flank, Hume would often feature as the right of three centre-backs, but he has also been deployed in both full-back positions.Then, in October, he started in the centre of midfield against Ukraine and did not look out of place with a composed performance in a 3-0 win.His versatility can only be a positive for Northern Ireland, but where would you play him to get the best out of both player and team?Who starts up front?Finding the back of the net has long been an issue for Northern Ireland, and despite the huge promise of this young team, they do still lack an out-and-out goalscorer.Jamie Donley has been tasked with leading the line in recent matches, and he has been in good form at club level for Luton Town, albeit in a different role to the one his fills at international level. His Luton team-mate Callum Marshall is another attacking option, and he can also be used out wide.Josh Magennis is more of a target man option as he closes in on a century of Northern Ireland caps, while, at the other end of the experience scale, Braiden Graham is on the fringes of the first team with Everton and Eoin Kenny is untested having played just one Championship fixture since joining Portsmouth from Dundalk.Who would you pick to lead the line against Ukraine on Saturday?Pick your Northern Ireland XIAhead of Northern Ireland's Nations League match at home to Ukraine on Saturday, step into Michael O'Neill's shoes and select your starting team.
Who makes your Northern Ireland XI against Ukraine?
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