Wolves v Watford: FA Cup combined XI

With that in mind, Luke Hatfield has put together his combined XI featuring players from both sides in the 3-4-3 formation which saw Wolves secure promotion last season.

What do you make of the XI? Take a look below...

Goalkeeper

Ben Foster

It might come as a surprise to plenty of Wolves fans, but for this team, Ben Foster just edges in ahead of Rui Patricio.

Sure, the Portuguese stopper might have a European Championship winners' medal to his name, but Foster has been in superb form this season, and has been better statistically too.

He's made more saves than his Wolves counterpart, has made more clearances coming for the ball, and has also controlled his area better in terms of claiming crosses too.

Yes, he has conceded more goals, but overall he's been better between the sticks. Add that to the fact Foster has been much more precise with his kicking and it's a straightforward decision.

Ironically, neither Foster or Patricio are likely to play this weekend, with Wolves and Watford regularly opting for cup 'keepers this season, but this team doesn't account for that.

Defence

Willy Boly

A brick wall at the back and incredibly composed on the ball, Boly made the combined XI against Manchester United and walks into this side too.

He put in another dominant display against the Red Devils in the quarter final, so the likes of Troy Deeney and Gerard Deulofeu can expect a tough clash at Wembley in the semi-final.

He can even pop up with the odd goal too, he's got three to his name this season in the league - so don't be surprised if he influences the game on the attacking front in this encounter.

Conor Coady

It's 3-4-3 we're playing here, so Conor Coady plays his usual role as the central figure of our back three.

He's played every minute in the Premier League so far this season for Wolves, such is his importance and reliability - and his role simply cannot be understated for Nuno's side.

Only his inexperience in a back four is keeping him out of the England squad at the moment, but that makes no difference here. A superb captain, and well worth his spot in this combined team.

Craig Cathcart

Another name which may surprise a few with his inclusion, Craig Cathcart has quietly had a brilliant season at Watford - and fills our final centre-back slot here.

He's totalled 157 clearances this season for the Hornets, and like Boly, has been a threat at the other end of the pitch too, chipping in three goals this season so far in the top flight.

He's not the sexiest name on the team sheet, but his performances speak volumes at Vicarage Road. He gets in ahead of Ryan Bennett, Romain Saiss and his Watford teammates - Adrian Mariappa may feel hard done by though.

Midfield

Matt Doherty

Matt Doherty has been arguably the best wing-back in the Premier League this season, so it's no surprise to see him make the cut here.

Defensively astute and a problem for opposition full-backs when going forward, Doherty has been nothing short of magnificent for Wolves this season.

A simple decision, and one of the first names in this XI.

Joao Moutinho

What more can you say about Joao Moutinho's performance against United in the quarter final?

He was superb that day, and in reality has been for almost the entirety of this season, with not only his vision and movement, but also his tenacity in his defensive efforts.

He's in the Premier League's top five players for completed tackles this season, sitting ahead of some prestigious company.

Declan Rice, Cesar Azpilicueta, Andy Robertson - none of them have made more tackles than the Portuguese maestro, and he's also pretty decent in the final third too.

Man of the match in the quarter-finals, Watford will do well to stop that happening at Wembley.

Abdoulaye Doucore

There's a good reason why Abdoulaye Docoure was being linked with a big money move to PSG over the January transfer window - he's just that good.

The Frenchman leads Watford in a number of statistical areas, including touches, assists and passes - he's the man who makes the side tick.

He reads the game exceptionally in defensive midfield, but he's also incredibly strong and powerful both sides of the ball.

A genuine all-action midfielder who doesn't shy away from the challenge, Doucoure, no disrespect to Watford, could be playing for a huge club soon enough.

He edges into the starting line-up over Ruben Neves and Etienne Capoue - honorable mention for Leander Dendoncker too, who was very good against United.

Roberto Pereyra

A risky move at left wing-back, that's for sure, but with Willy Boly behind him, Roberto Pereyra has been shoehorned into this midfield four.

Incredibly skilful and capable of those magic moments at Vicarage Road, the Argentine has been key for the Hornets going forward this season.

He's netted six times this season in the Premier League, but has been unfortunate not to add to that having hit the woodwork three times this campaign too.

A real talent going forward, he might need to manages some defensive duties in this team, but he needed to fit in somewhere.

Honorable mention here for Jose Holebas, who's been superb at full-back for the Hornets, but with this team opting for wing-backs Pereyra just makes the cut.

Attack

Diogo Jota

A man in fine form, Jota makes the cut on the left side of our front three, although he's most recently enjoyed himself as part of a front two.

He's racked up eight goals so far this season and also notched five assists too - making for a very good start to his life in the Premier League.

Working brilliantly alongside Raul Jimenez (who we'll get on to), Jota has more than earned his spot in this team, which has quite an attacking feel about it to say the least.

Raul Jimenez

£32m? That seems an absolute snip now, and Wolves have rightly stumped up the cash for Jimenez.

He's been fantastic for Nuno's side all season long, with his undeniable qualities on show in the quarter final against Manchester United - where he bagged the opening goal at Molineux in the 2-1 win.

With Jota one side, and Watford forward Gerard Deulofeu on the other, Jimenez would flourish within this team, and is an easy pick to lead the line.

Gerard Deulofeu

The last man to make the cut in this XI, and arguably Watford's star performer this season up front.

Gerard Deulofeu is in the midst of quite a campaign, having scored seven goals and racked up five assists in the Premier League so far - and with his pace on the ball and improving end product, don't be surprised if he adds a few more to each of those tallies either.

He rounds off this XI, and earns the nod over the likes of Adama Traore, Ivan Cavaleiro, Andre Gray and Troy Deeney.

Full line-up:

Bench:

Rui Patricio (GK), Troy Deeney, Ruben Neves, Etienne Capoue, Ivan Cavaleiro, Jose Holebas, Jonny Castro Otto.