A player who is considered a core part of the starting line-up in a First XI team is often the most proficient in their particular position.
The name is a reference to the fact that they are the first eleven players selected to play for the team—many sports state that clubs must have squads of no fewer than
For example, in the Premier League, each club has to designate a squad of 25.
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