It’s been a busy summer for the Pompey head coach – and with the transfer window now closed, focus now concentrates on getting the most out of the squad he can rightly call his own.
He reported a clean bill of health when The News visiting the training ground yesterday.
But what does he do with so many options now available to him?
The chances are Cowley will resist the urge to through Arsenal loanee Miguel Azeez straight into the starting XI for Saturday’s trip to MK Dons.
But he might be tempted to freshen one or two other positions up as he looks go put the league defeat to Wigan and Tuesday’s Papa John’s Trophy loss to AFC Wimbledon behind him.
Here’s how we think Pompey could line up at Stadium MK...
9. Right-wing - Marcus Harness
The winger was Pompey's most potent attacking threat at Wigan and his pace, trickery and dynamism will need to be on show again at Stadium MK. Photo: JPIMedia
10. Striker - Ellis Harrison
Harrison will have projected himself into Danny Cowley's thinking after his midweek hat-trick against Wimbledon. You get the impression that Harrison is still not the head coach's ideal target man. But including him against the Dons will provide the in-form striker the with extra boost he needs to build on his Plough Lane display. It could also serve to give John Marquis the reality check he needs to start finding the net on a more regular basis. Photo: JPIMedia
11. Left-wing - Ronan Curtis
Curtis' failed bid to get a move before the transfer window closed, plus his absence from the Republic of Ireland's recent internationals, could play into Pompey's hands on Saturday. The winger will be desperate to prove a point. Photo: JPIMedia