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Anticipation is building for the league curtain-raiser for John Mousinho’s side. QPR provide the opposition for the first league game of the season, after a busy period of player trading at PO4. So how do the Blues line up in the opener? There’s plenty for Mousinho to ponder - here’s how Pompey writer Jordan Cross thinks he will go. 1. Pompey predicted line-up Here's how we think Pompey will line up in the Championship opener against QPR. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages 2. GK Nicolas Schmid Starts the season in possession of the No1 shirt, but with a stiffer challenge to his throne. | Simon Roe/ProSportsImages 3. RB: Terry Devlin Player of the season starts the campaign still at PO4 - to the delight of the Fratton faithful. | Chris Foxwell/ProSportsImages 4. CB Regan Poole The arrival of Benji Arthur heightens competition, but Poole remains one of Pompey's most consistent performers. | Simon Roe/ProSportsImages