This is Preston North End's bold starting line-up to begin the 2020/21 season - according to Football Manager

While it was a real treat to have the Bundesliga back last weekend, it's still not quite enough to fill the gaping void left by the lack of Championship football, and the chances of Preston North End being able to conclude the current campaign are still looking uncertain.

For a bit of fun, we fired up Football Manager 2020, and simulated the game into the future, and had a look at the starting XI and manager it predicts will be on show for the Lilywhites at the start of next season.

9. AMC: Peter Gwargis

Brighton have been quietly amassing quite the loan army, and Preston bring in their Australian teenage prospect on a temporary spell. He's in the starting XI after a solid pre-season. | Getty

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10. LW: Scott Sinclair

The former Celtic star keeps his spot on the left wing, and will be looking to bag a hatful of goals and assists in the 2020/21 season. | Getty

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11. RW: Tom Barkhuizen

Embarking on his fifth year at the club, Barkhuizen is selected on the opposite flank. | Getty

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12. ST: Jerome Sinclair

After four separate loan spells away from Watford, the Hornets finally sold the ex-Liverpool man to Preston for 400k. He gets the nod to lead the line. | Getty

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