Sheffield Wednesday have had a frustrating summer as they have not managed to sign any new players.

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But Jos Luhukay will trust in his squad options and the players that finished so strongly last season.

He also has some players returning from long-term injuries, such as Fernando Forestieri, Kieran Lee and Gary Hooper, and this trio will feel like new signings.

Sheffield Wednesday open their 2018/19 campaign with a tricky test against newly promoted Wigan Athletic.

The Owls travel to the DW Stadium where they take on Paul Cook's side, who will be high on confidence having won the League One title last season.

Sheffield Wednesday fans will be hoping to get off to a quick start and Luhukay needs to carefully select his best XI to compete against the Latics.

Here is the team he should put out, in a 3-5-2 formation.

Wildsmith, 22, appears to be favoured ahead of experienced stopper Keiren Westwood.

Hutchinson could well play in central midfield but he also does a very good job of shoring things up at centre-half.

Lees is the key man in Sheffield Wednesday's back-line.

Versatile defender Pudil can play at centre-half, left-back or on the left flank.

With Jack Hunt gone, Palmer is set to make this position his own.

Pelupessy is now starting to adapt to English football quite nicely.

Bannan is set to play another starring role for Sheffield Wednesday next season.

Versatile midfielder Reach could play at left-wing-back but might be moved into central midfield.

Boyd can get up and down that left flank, providing the defensive and attacking duties.

Having this man back fit is a major plus for the Owls and he is a proven threat in the Championship.

The big man is the perfect partner for Forestieri and he was prolific towards the end of last season when he hit a purple patch and scored nine goals in the last eight matches.